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F Major 7 (Fmaj7) Chord Inversions: All Four Positions
F major 7th chord inversions: four positions, Fmaj7, Fmaj7/A, Fmaj7/C and Fmaj7/E. Same four notes (F A C E), a different one in the bass. Learn to spot each position at a glance, then use the nearest one to move between chords.
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How to tell the Fmaj7 inversions apart
One rule: find the pair of neighbouring notes. Its place tells you the inversion, and its upper note is the root.
| Position | Bass | Name | Figured bass | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root position | F | Fmaj7 | 7 | no neighbours: four notes evenly stacked (major 3rd + minor 3rd + major 3rd) |
| 1st inversion | A | Fmaj7/A | 6/5 | neighbours at the top (minor 3rd + major 3rd + minor 2nd) |
| 2nd inversion | C | Fmaj7/C | 4/3 | neighbours in the middle (major 3rd + minor 2nd + major 3rd) |
| 3rd inversion | E | Fmaj7/E | 4/2 | neighbours at the bottom (minor 2nd + major 3rd + minor 3rd) |
The four positions of Fmaj7
Root position starts on F, then A, C and E.
Root position: F A C E
1st inversion: A C E F
2nd inversion: C E F A
3rd inversion: E F A C
- Root position: starts on F, a white key; all white keys
- 1st inversion: starts on A, a white key; all white keys
- 2nd inversion: starts on C, a white key; all white keys
- 3rd inversion: starts on E, a white key; all white keys
Fmaj7 in a I-vi-ii with inversions: Fmaj7 → Dm7 → Gm7
Each chord uses the position nearest to the one before, so the hand barely moves and most notes step by one or two keys.
- From Fmaj7 to Dm7: C stays, E → D, F stays, A stays.
- From Dm7 to Gm7: C → Bb, D stays, F stays, A → G.
Fingering for Fmaj7 in every position
| Position | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|
| Root position (F A C E) | 1-2-3-5 | 5-3-2-1 |
| 1st inversion (A C E F) | 1-2-3-5 | 5-3-2-1 |
| 2nd inversion (C E F A) | 1-2-3-5 | 5-3-2-1 |
| 3rd inversion (E F A C) | 1-2-3-5 | 5-3-2-1 |
Four notes, four fingers: 1-2-3-5 in the right hand and 5-3-2-1 in the left work in every position.
Make Fmaj7 inversions automatic
ChordRunner accepts every voicing, so you can drill all four positions of Fmaj7 between other chords. MIDI keyboard or microphone.
Play the demoThe Fmaj7 chord · All piano chords · Seventh chords explained
Common questions
What are the inversions of Fmaj7?
Root position F A C E, 1st inversion A C E F (Fmaj7/A), 2nd inversion C E F A (Fmaj7/C) and 3rd inversion E F A C (Fmaj7/E).
How do I recognise the 3rd inversion of Fmaj7?
The seventh, E, is in the bass and sits right next to the root F above it: the pair of neighbouring notes is at the bottom.
Can I practise Fmaj7 inversions with a MIDI keyboard or microphone?
Yes. ChordRunner detects a USB MIDI keyboard automatically and also hears a piano through the microphone; every inversion of Fmaj7 counts.
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