root position: F7
F – A – C – E♭
F7 Piano Chord
The F dominant 7 chord (F7) is made of the notes F, A, C and E♭. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7.
Notes in F7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| A | 3 | major 3rd |
| C | 5 | perfect 5th |
| E♭ | ♭7 | minor 7th |
How to play F7 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
F7 inversions
1st inversion: F7/A
A – C – E♭ – F
2nd inversion: F7/C
C – E♭ – F – A
3rd inversion: F7/Eb
E♭ – F – A – C
Other names for F7
F7 is also written as Fdom7.