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F Sharp Major 7 Chord on Guitar (F#maj7)
The F sharp major 7 chord on guitar (F#maj7) uses the notes F#, A#, C#, E#. It is an open chord: some strings ring without fingers. Strum all six strings. Here is the shape, finger by finger, plus the chords you will play next to it.
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F#maj7 guitar chord: shape and fingers
Where each finger goes
- Index: 6th string (low E), fret 2
- Ring: 4th string (D), fret 3
- Little: 3rd string (G), fret 3
- Middle: 2nd string (B), fret 2
Which strings to strum
2x332x: × = do not play, 0 = open string.
Where F#maj7 is used
F#maj7 is the home chord of F# major with a soft extra note: many players end a song on it instead of plain F#.
F#maj7 string by string
| 6th string (low E) | fret 2: F# |
|---|---|
| 4th string (D) | fret 3: E# |
| 3rd string (G) | fret 3: A# |
| 2nd string (B) | fret 2: C# |
Slide this shape along the neck: fret 1 = Fmaj7, fret 3 = Gmaj7, fret 4 = Abmaj7, fret 5 = Amaj7.
Make F#maj7 automatic
Practise F#maj7 in ChordRunner: when its symbol appears, play F#, A#, C#, E# and the microphone or MIDI keyboard confirms it. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
Play the demoCommon questions
Is F#maj7 easy on guitar?
Yes, it is one of the open chords beginners learn first. Start slowly, check that every string rings, then practise switching to F#.
What is the difference between F#maj7 and F# on guitar?
F#maj7 adds one note to F#: E#, on top of F# A# C#.
Which fingers do I use for F#maj7?
Index finger: 6th string (low E), fret 2, ring finger: 4th string (D), fret 3, little finger: 3rd string (G), fret 3, middle finger: 2nd string (B), fret 2.
Will the game recognise my F#maj7?
If F#, A#, C#, E# ring together, yes: ChordRunner listens through the microphone and also accepts a USB MIDI keyboard.
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ChordRunner is a browser game that teaches piano and guitar chords: a chord appears on screen, you play it on a real instrument, and your runner jumps. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
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