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F#maj7 chord

F# major 7th · also written Gbmaj7

C4
F#
A#
C5
C#
E#

Want it in context? Open F#maj7 on the full piano.

Notes

  • F#
    R
  • A#
    3
  • C#
    5
  • E#
    7

Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 7

F#maj7 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position F#maj7

C4
F#
A#
C5
C#
E#

1st inversion F#maj7/A#

C4
A#
C5
C#
E#
F#

2nd inversion F#maj7/C#

C5
C#
E#
F#
A#
C6

3rd inversion F#maj7/E#

C5
E#
F#
A#
C6
C#

FAQ

What notes are in the F#maj7 chord?

The F# major 7th chord (F#maj7) has 4 notes: F#, A#, C# and E#.

How do you play F#maj7 on the piano?

Put your right hand on F#, A#, C# and E#, starting from F#. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a major 7th chord?

R – 3 – 5 – 7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 11).

Is F#maj7 the same as Gbmaj7?

Yes. F# and Gb are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so F#maj7 and Gbmaj7 sound the same.