Which notes are in the F#7 chord?

F#7 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 F#7?

Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for F#7.

Is the F#7 chord hard to play?

F#7 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.

Are F#7 and Gb7 the same chord?

Yes. F#7 and Gb7 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.

F# dominant 7th · Ukulele

F#7 Chord on Ukulele

The F#7 chord (F# dominant 7th) is built from the notes F#, A#, C# and E. The ukulele fingering for it is shown below. The same chord is also written Gb7; both spellings sound identical.

Chord diagrams

F#7starts at fret 1

Fingering

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

Notes in this chord

F♯
A♯
C♯
E

Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7

Also written: Gb7

How to play

F#7 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

Dominant seventh chords add a minor seventh on top of a major triad. The tension between the third and the seventh is what makes them pull towards the chord a fourth above — the engine of blues and jazz turnarounds. On F#7 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 F#7 chord?: F#7 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 F#7?: Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for F#7.
Is the F#7 chord hard to play?: F#7 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.
Are F#7 and Gb7 the same chord?: Yes. F#7 and Gb7 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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