Guitar UpscaleF#7 chord on guitar
The F# dominant 7th chord, written F#7, has 4 notes: F# A# C# E. The root F# is also written Gb, so Gb7 is the same chord.
As tab, thick low E string first: 242322. Numbers in the dots are fingers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little, T thumb. × marks a muted string and ○ an open one.
| Notes | F# A# C# E |
|---|---|
| Formula | 1 3 5 b7 |
| Intervals | Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th |
About the Dominant 7th Chord
A dominant 7th chord adds the flat seventh to a major triad. It drives back to the home chord and is the base of the blues. More about the Dominant 7th Chord.
Keys with F#7
These keys have F#7 among their chords:
- B Major Scale (V)
- G# Natural Minor scale (bVII)
Scales to play over F#7
Each of these scales holds every note of the chord: