F Major 7th Guitar Chord (FM7)
F Major 7th (FM7) is built from F, A, C, E, which is the 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M formula measured from the root F. This page shows 26 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for FM7
Notes in FM7
- F1P
- A3M
- C5P
- E7M
How to play FM7
F Major 7th Guitar Chord (FM7) is warm, jazzy and slightly dreamy.
Beginner tip
The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.
Practice idea
Try it as the ending chord of a progression instead of the plain major triad.
FM7 FAQ
- What notes are in F Major 7th?
- F Major 7th (FM7) contains F, A, C, E. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M above the root F.
- How do you play FM7 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Fmaj7": low E at fret 1, D at fret 2, G at fret 2, B at fret 1.
- Is FM7 hard for beginners?
- It sits in the major seventh family. The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.