Also written F♯maj7 or F♯M7
F♯ major 7th contains F♯, A♯, C♯, and E♯. The 2nd-fret shape demands a wide pinky stretch across four frets.
The same three notes, with a different one in the bass.
F♯ major 7th is built from the 1, 3, 5, and 7 of the F♯ major scale. The major 7th interval from F♯ to E♯ gives the chord its bright, resolved quality. Compare it to F♯ major, which omits the E♯ and sounds more plain.
F♯ major 7th is the I chord in F♯ major, as in F♯–B–C♯–F♯, the I–IV–V–I. It works for jazz fusion, progressive rock, and atmospheric pop. Use it over F♯ major or F♯ 5th.
The 2nd-fret shape places F♯ in the bass for a strong root position. The F♯maj7/D♭ inversion at the 9th fret has C♯ in the bass, giving a lighter feel. The F♯maj7/F inversion at the 13th fret puts the leading tone E♯ in the bass, creating tension that resolves to F♯.
F♯ major 7th is played at the 2nd fret as 2 4 3 3: index finger on the E string at fret 2, pinky finger on the A string at fret 4, middle finger on the D string at fret 3 and ring finger on the G string at fret 3.
Tip — The pinky must reach the 4th fret on the 3rd string while the index stays at the 2nd fret, stretching the hand.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (E) | 2 | 1 | F♯ (1) |
| 3 (A) | 4 | 4 | C♯ (5) |
| 2 (D) | 3 | 2 | E♯ (7) |
| 1 (G) | 3 | 3 | A♯ (3) |
F♯ major 7th is played at the 8th fret as 9 9 8 10: middle finger on the E string at fret 9, ring finger on the A string at fret 9, index finger on the D string at fret 8 and pinky finger on the G string at fret 10.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (E) | 9 | 2 | C♯ (5) |
| 3 (A) | 9 | 3 | F♯ (1) |
| 2 (D) | 8 | 1 | A♯ (3) |
| 1 (G) | 10 | 4 | E♯ (7) |
F♯ major 7th is played at the 11th fret as 13 13 11 11: barre your index finger across fret 11, middle finger on the E string at fret 13 and ring finger on the A string at fret 13.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (E) | 13 | 2 | E♯ (7) |
| 3 (A) | 13 | 3 | A♯ (3) |
| 2 (D) | 11 | 1 (barre) | C♯ (5) |
| 1 (G) | 11 | 1 (barre) | F♯ (1) |
F♯ major 7th is written F♯M7 or F♯maj7. The ASCII root spelling is F#. It is also spelled G♭ in enharmonic notation for the same sounding root.
The hardest part is stretching the pinky to the 4th fret while keeping the index on the 2nd fret. Practice the stretch slowly to build flexibility.
F♯ major 7th adds the E♯, the major 7th, to the F♯ major triad. That note creates a more sophisticated, jazzy sound.
Yes, the F♯maj7/D♭ inversion at the 9th fret sits lower on the neck. It sounds warmer and is easier to reach.