Notes and intervals of F♯ seventh
- F♯1 · root
- A♯3 · major third
- C♯5 · perfect fifth
- E♭7 · minor seventh
It's the dominant chord (V7): it sets up the arrival at the tonic and is the foundation of blues, son and many song endings.
Progressions with F♯7
A dominant that resolves: V7 – I
F♯7 is the fifth degree of B major: its tension wants to resolve to B.
Which keys contain F♯ seventh?
F♯7 belongs to 2 keys: in each one it plays a different role depending on the degree (the Roman numeral).
| Key | Degree |
|---|---|
| B major | V7 |
| G♯ natural minor | VII7 |
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F-sharp seventh chord?
F♯ seventh (F♯7) has 4 notes: F♯ (root), A♯ (major third), C♯ (perfect fifth), E (minor seventh).
How do you play F♯ seventh on guitar?
The most common shape uses a barre at fret 2: 2 4 2 3 2 2 (from the 6th to the 1st string). Barre fret 2 with your index finger, from the 6th to the 1st string. Finger 3 (ring) on fret 4 of the 5th string (A). Finger 2 (middle) on fret 3 of the 3rd string (G).
Is F♯7 the same as G♭7?
Yes: F♯ seventh and G♭ seventh sound the same and are played the same way (they are enharmonic). The spelling depends on the song's key; you'll see both names in scores and songbooks.
How do you write F♯ seventh in chord notation?
It is written F♯7; you may also see F♯dom7. In letter notation, notes use letters: C = do, D = re, E = mi, F = fa, G = sol, A = la, and B = ti.