Fmaj7 Großer Septakkord Akkord

A major triad with a major seventh. Warm, sophisticated sound used in jazz and R&B.

Fmaj7 Akkord — Quick Answer & Harmonic Definition

The Fmaj7 (Major 7th) chord consists of the notes F, A, C, E. It is constructed from the root note F using the major 7th interval formula (0–4–7–11 semitones).

Formula: 0 – 4 – 7 – 11
Notes
F – A – C – E
Intervals (semitones)
0 – 4 – 7 – 11
Type
7th Chord

Fmaj7 on Piano

Press highlighted keys simultaneously to play the Fmaj7 chord.

R
F (Root (R))
2
A (Major 3rd)
3
C (Perfect 5th)
4
E (Major 7th)

Fmaj7 on Guitar

Fret numbers (low E → high e string): xx3210 (x=mute, 0=open)

x
E
x
A
3
D
2
G
1
B
0
e

Interval Analysis

Degree Interval Name Semitones Note in F
Root Root (R) 0 F
3rd Major 3rd 4 A
5th Perfect 5th 7 C
7th Major 7th 11 E

About the F Großer Septakkord Chord

The Fmaj7 chord (F Großer Septakkord) consists of 4 notes: F, A, C, E. A major triad with a major seventh. Warm, sophisticated sound used in jazz and R&B.

To build any major 7th chord, apply intervals of 0, 4, 7, 11 semitones above the root. Starting from F: the notes land on F, A, C, E.

Playing Fmaj7 on Piano

Press F, A, C, E simultaneously. In root position, F is lowest. First inversion places A in the bass for a lighter sound; second inversion uses C as the bass note.

Common Chord Progressions Using Fmaj7

  • I–IV–V: Fmaj7 – A#maj7 – Cmaj7 (blues and rock)
  • I–V–vi–IV: Fmaj7 – C – Dm – A# (pop staple)
  • I–vi–IV–V: Fmaj7 – Dm – A# – C (50s progression)

The Fmaj7 Chord in Context

The Fmaj7 (Großer Septakkord) chord features a distinctive a major triad with a major seventh. warm, sophisticated sound used in jazz and r&b. built from the intervals 0–4–7–11. It provides rich harmonic color and tension across pop, jazz, classical, and contemporary compositions.

Other F Chords

F
Major
Fm
Minor
F7
Dominant 7th
Fm7
Minor 7th
Fdim
Diminished
Faug
Augmented

Großer Septakkord Chord in All 12 Keys

Cmaj7 C#maj7 Dmaj7 D#maj7 Emaj7 Fmaj7 F#maj7 Gmaj7 G#maj7 Amaj7 A#maj7 Bmaj7
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Knowledge Base & FAQs

Fmaj7 Chord — Frequently Asked Questions

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What notes are in the Fmaj7 chord?

The F Großer Septakkord chord contains: F, A, C, E.

These notes are derived by applying the major 7th interval formula (0–4–7–11 semitones) to the root note F.

What is the Fmaj7 chord used for?

A major triad with a major seventh.

Warm, sophisticated sound used in jazz and R&B. The Fmaj7 chord is used across pop, rock, jazz, and classical music. As the I chord in the key of F major, it functions as the most stable resting point in progressions.

How do you play Fmaj7 on piano?

On piano, play F, A, C, E simultaneously.

In root position, F is the lowest note. Inversions move the bass note up — first inversion has A lowest, second inversion has C lowest.

How many notes are in a major 7th chord?

A major 7th chord has 4 notes: F, A, C, E (in F).

It is a 7th chord, extending beyond the basic triad.

What is the difference between F major and F minor?

The F major chord (F–A–C) uses a major third (4 semitones), giving it a bright, happy sound.

The F minor chord (F–G#–C) uses a minor third (3 semitones), giving it a darker, emotional sound.

What key does Fmaj7 belong to?

Fmaj7 naturally serves as the I chord in the key of F major.

It also appears as IV in the key of C major, and as V in the key of A# major.

Can I play Fmaj7 on ukulele?

Yes.

The ukulele uses GCEA tuning with 4 strings. The Fmaj7 chord notes (F, A, C, E) can be fretted on a ukulele, though the shapes differ from guitar due to the 4-string layout and shorter scale.

What chords go well with Fmaj7?

In the key of F major, Fmaj7 pairs naturally with A# major (IV), C major (V), and Dm (vi).

The classic I–IV–V (Fmaj7–A#–C) is the foundation of blues, country, and rock.

What is a chord inversion of Fmaj7?

An inversion places a non-root note in the bass.

Fmaj7 root position: F in bass. First inversion: A in bass. Second inversion: C in bass. Inversions create smoother bass line movement without changing the harmony.

How do I memorize the notes in a major 7th chord?

Remember the formula: 0–4–7–11 semitones from root.

For Fmaj7: start on F, add 4 semitones, then 7 semitones, then 11 semitones. Practicing this across all 12 roots builds instant recognition of any major 7th chord.