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F♯ 7th chord on ukulele (F♯7)
Also called or written F♯7, F♯, F♯ Dominant 7th or F♯ Major Minor 7th
F♯ 7th contains F♯, A♯, C♯, and E. The F♯7/A♯ inversion at the 3rd fret requires a wide stretch across four frets, making it a challenging grip.
How it is built
Formula 1, 3, 5, ♭7
How do you play an F♯ 7th chord on ukulele?
F♯ 7th is played at the 2nd fret as 3 4 2 4: middle finger on the G string at fret 3, ring finger on the C string at fret 4, index finger on the E string at fret 2 and pinky finger on the A string at fret 4.
Full note and interval breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 3 | 2 | A♯ (3) |
| 3 (C) | 4 | 3 | E (♭7) |
| 2 (E) | 2 | 1 | F♯ (1) |
| 1 (A) | 4 | 4 | C♯ (5) |
AdvancedThe F♯7/A♯ inversion requires a wide stretch from the index on the 2nd string to the pinky on the 1st string, spanning two frets.
6th fret
F♯ 7th is played at the 6th fret as 6 6 6 7: barre your index finger across fret 6 and pinky finger on the A string at fret 7.
Full note and interval breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 6 | 1 (barre) | C♯ (5) |
| 3 (C) | 6 | 1 (barre) | F♯ (1) |
| 2 (E) | 6 | 1 (barre) | A♯ (3) |
| 1 (A) | 7 | 4 | E (♭7) |
F♯7/A♯ inversion
F♯ 7th is played at the 9th fret as 9 10 9 9: index finger on the G string at fret 9, pinky finger on the C string at fret 10, middle finger on the E string at fret 9 and ring finger on the A string at fret 9.
Full note and interval breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 9 | 1 | E (♭7) |
| 3 (C) | 10 | 4 | A♯ (3) |
| 2 (E) | 9 | 2 | C♯ (5) |
| 1 (A) | 9 | 3 | F♯ (1) |
Why it sounds like that
F♯ 7th is built from the formula 1, 3, 5, ♭7 on the root F♯. The ♭7, E, gives the chord its dominant pull. Compare it with F♯ major, which lacks the ♭7.
What goes wrong with F♯ 7th?
- Letting the pinky collapse and deaden the 1st string.
- Allowing the ring finger to touch the 2nd string, muffling the C♯.
- Pressing the index too flat so the 2nd string buzzes.
When to use it
F♯ 7th is the V chord in B major, resolving to B major in the I–IV–V–I progression B–E–F♯–B. It also appears in the I–V–vi–IV progression B–F♯–G♯m–E. Use F♯ 7th for blues, rock, and jazz progressions.
Changing to and from F♯ 7th
- Sliding the shape down one fret to the 2nd fret gives F 7th.
- Sliding the shape up one fret to the 4th fret gives G 7th.
Which voicing to use
The F♯7/A♯ inversion has A♯ in the bass and is the default shape. The F♯7/E inversion at the 9th fret puts E in the bass and is easier to reach. The F♯7/C♯ inversion at the 6th fret has C♯ in the bass and uses a barre.
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Common questions
How is F♯ 7th written?
F♯ 7th is written as F♯7 or F#7. The symbols F♯ and F♯7 both refer to this chord. It is also spelled G♭ in enharmonic notation for the same sounding root.
What is the difference between F♯ 7th and F♯ major?
F♯ major contains F♯, A♯, and C♯. F♯ 7th adds the ♭7, E, which creates tension that resolves to B major.
Can I play F♯ 7th with open strings?
No, F♯ 7th has no open-string voicing. The easiest shape is the F♯7/E inversion at the 9th fret.