F major Chord
F major is the major triad built on F — the bright, stable sound of F major.
Notes in the F major chord
F major contains F — A — C. F major is the major triad built on F — the bright, stable sound of F major.
How to play F major
Open the chord finder above to see F major fingerings on piano, guitar, and ukulele simultaneously. Click any note on the diagram to play it on its own; use the strum button to roll the chord out from low to high.
F major in songs
F major appears in countless songs across rock, pop, jazz, and folk. Look it up in any tabbed song; if you see F major written above the lyrics, that's this chord.
FAQs
What's the difference between F major and Fm chords?
The third note changes. F major uses the major third interval; switching the third changes the entire emotional character.
What scale does F major come from?
F major sits naturally in F major and several related keys. Use the scale explorer to see which scales contain it.
Are there easier guitar voicings for F major?
Most chords have multiple voicings. The chord finder shows one common voicing; experienced guitarists often have several alternatives in different positions.