root position: F#
F♯ – A♯ – C♯ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
F# Piano Chord
The F sharp major chord (F♯) is made of the notes F♯, A♯ and C♯. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5.
Notes in F♯
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| F♯ | 1 | root |
| A♯ | 3 | major 3rd |
| C♯ | 5 | perfect 5th |
How to play F♯ on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
F♯ inversions
1st inversion: F#/A#
A♯ – C♯ – F♯ · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: F#/C#
C♯ – F♯ – A♯ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for F#
F♯ is also written as F♯, F#maj, F♯maj, F#M, F♯M, Gb, G♭, Gbmaj, G♭maj, GbM, G♭M.