Which notes are in the Fmaj7 chord?

Fmaj7 contains the notes F, A, C and E. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 3 – 5 – 7.

How many ways can you play Fmaj7?

Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for Fmaj7.

Is the Fmaj7 chord hard to play?

Fmaj7 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.

F major 7th · Ukulele

Fmaj7 Chord on Ukulele

The Fmaj7 chord (F major 7th) is built from the notes F, A, C and E. The ukulele fingering for it is shown below.

Chord diagrams

Fmaj7starts at fret 1

Fingering

string 4 (G): fret 2 — middle finger
string 3 (C): fret 4 — little finger
string 2 (E): fret 1 — index finger
string 1 (A): fret 3 — ring finger

Notes in this chord

Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7

How to play

Fmaj7 can be played with open strings on ukulele, which makes it an accessible shape for beginners. Strings marked ○ ring open, while strings marked ✕ are muted.

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 Fmaj7 this structure sits on the root F, so the degrees 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 map onto F, A, C and E.

Frequently asked questions

Which notes are in the Fmaj7 chord?: Fmaj7 contains the notes F, A, C and E. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 3 – 5 – 7.
How many ways can you play Fmaj7?: Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for Fmaj7.
Is the Fmaj7 chord hard to play?: Fmaj7 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.

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