F# major 7th · Piano
F#maj7 Chord on Piano
The F#maj7 chord (F# major 7th) is built from the notes F#, A#, C# and F. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press. The same chord is also written Gbmaj7; both spellings sound identical.
Chord diagrams
Notes in this chord
- F♯
- A♯
- C♯
- F
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7
Also written: Gbmaj7
How to play
To play F#maj7 on piano, press F#, A#, C# and F together. In root position the lowest note is F#, and the finger numbers follow the keys left to right in the diagram.
Theory behind the chord
Major seventh chords keep the bright major triad but add the leading tone a semitone below the root. The result is the soft, floating sound heard throughout bossa nova, soul and neo-soul. On F#maj7 this structure sits on the root F#, so the degrees 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 map onto F#, A#, C# and F.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the F#maj7 chord?
- F#maj7 contains the notes F#, A#, C# and F. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 3 – 5 – 7.
- Are F#maj7 and Gbmaj7 the same chord?
- Yes. F#maj7 and Gbmaj7 are enharmonically identical — the spelling differs but the frets and keys are the same. Which name is used depends on the key of the piece.
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