root position: Fmaj7
F – A – C – E
Fmaj7 Piano Chord
The F major 7 chord (Fmaj7) is made of the notes F, A, C and E. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – 7.
Notes in Fmaj7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| A | 3 | major 3rd |
| C | 5 | perfect 5th |
| E | 7 | major 7th |
How to play Fmaj7 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).
Fmaj7 inversions
1st inversion: Fmaj7/A
A – C – E – F
2nd inversion: Fmaj7/C
C – E – F – A
3rd inversion: Fmaj7/E
E – F – A – C
Other names for Fmaj7
Fmaj7 is also written as FM7, FΔ7, FΔ.