Guitar UpscaleF#maj7 chord on guitar
The F# major 7th chord, written F#maj7, has 4 notes: F# A# C# E#. The root F# is also written Gb, so Gbmaj7 is the same chord.
As tab, thick low E string first: 243322. 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 7 |
| Intervals | Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 7th |
About the Major 7th Chord
A major 7th chord adds the major seventh to a major triad, a soft, jazzy and dreamy sound. More about the Major 7th Chord.
Keys with F#maj7
These keys have F#maj7 among their chords:
- Db Major Scale (IV)
- F# Major Scale (I)
- Eb Natural Minor scale (bIII)
- Bb Natural Minor scale (bVI)
Scales to play over F#maj7
Each of these scales holds every note of the chord: