Notes and intervals of F major seventh
- F1 · root
- A3 · major third
- C5 · perfect fifth
- E7 · major seventh
Widely used in bossa nova, jazz, ballads and pop: it adds color to the tonic or the fourth degree without creating strong tension.
Progressions with Fmaj7
Turnaround: Imaj7 – vi7 – ii7 – V7
A four-chord turnaround widely used in jazz, bossa nova and ballads, in F major.
A colorful fourth degree: Imaj7 – IVmaj7
Two major seventh chords that alternate to create a mellow mood.
Which keys contain F major seventh?
Fmaj7 belongs to 4 keys: in each one it plays a different role depending on the degree (the Roman numeral).
| Key | Degree |
|---|---|
| C major | IVmaj7 |
| F major | Imaj7 |
| D natural minor | IIImaj7 |
| A natural minor | VImaj7 |
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F major seventh chord?
F major seventh (Fmaj7) has 4 notes: F (root), A (major third), C (perfect fifth), E (major seventh).
How do you play F major seventh on guitar?
The easiest shape is in open position: x x 3 2 1 0 (from the 6th to the 1st string). Place finger 3 (ring) on fret 3 of the 4th string (D). Place finger 2 (middle) on fret 2 of the 3rd string (G). Place finger 1 (index) on fret 1 of the 2nd string (B). Let the 1st string ring open. Do not play the 6th or 5th strings: strum from the 4th string.
How do you write F major seventh in chord notation?
It's written Fmaj7; you may also see FΔ7, FM7, or F7M. Chord symbols use letters for note names: C = do, D = re, E = mi, F = fa, G = sol, A = la, and B = si.