F#maj7 7ª Maior Acorde

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

F#maj7 Acorde — Quick Answer & Harmonic Definition

The F#maj7 (Major 7th) chord consists of the notes F#, A#, C#, F. 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# – F
Intervals (semitones)
0 – 4 – 7 – 11
Type
7th Chord

F#maj7 on Piano

Press highlighted keys simultaneously to play the F#maj7 chord.

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

F#maj7 on Guitar

The F#maj7 chord uses notes F#, A#, C#, F. Build a voicing by finding these notes on any strings — root on the 6th string is a common starting point for barre chord shapes.

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 F

About the F# 7ª Maior Chord

The F#maj7 chord (F# 7ª Maior) consists of 4 notes: F#, A#, C#, F. 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#, F.

Playing F#maj7 on Piano

Press F#, A#, C#, F 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 F#maj7

  • I–IV–V: F#maj7 – Bmaj7 – C#maj7 (blues and rock)
  • I–V–vi–IV: F#maj7 – C# – D#m – B (pop staple)
  • I–vi–IV–V: F#maj7 – D#m – B – C# (50s progression)

The F#maj7 Chord in Context

The F#maj7 (7ª Maior) 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
F#m
Minor
F#7
Dominant 7th
F#m7
Minor 7th
F#dim
Diminished
F#aug
Augmented

7ª Maior 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

F#maj7 Chord — Frequently Asked Questions

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What notes are in the F#maj7 chord?

The F# 7ª Maior chord contains: F#, A#, C#, F.

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

What is the F#maj7 chord used for?

A major triad with a major seventh.

Warm, sophisticated sound used in jazz and R&B. The F#maj7 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 F#maj7 on piano?

On piano, play F#, A#, C#, F 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#, F (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#–A–C#) uses a minor third (3 semitones), giving it a darker, emotional sound.

What key does F#maj7 belong to?

F#maj7 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 B major.

Can I play F#maj7 on ukulele?

Yes.

The ukulele uses GCEA tuning with 4 strings. The F#maj7 chord notes (F#, A#, C#, F) 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 F#maj7?

In the key of F# major, F#maj7 pairs naturally with B major (IV), C# major (V), and D#m (vi).

The classic I–IV–V (F#maj7–B–C#) is the foundation of blues, country, and rock.

What is a chord inversion of F#maj7?

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

F#maj7 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 F#maj7: 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.