F Major Chord

How to play F on guitar

Read the diagrams with the low E string on the left. × means do not play that string, ○ means play it open.

Easier way: there is no open F shape, so it is usually played with one of the movable shapes above. With a capo you can use a shape you already know: capo on fret 1 and play the E shape, or capo on fret 3 and play the D shape.

How to play F on piano

Play F, A, C together. With your right hand, use fingers 1, 3 and 5 (thumb on F). Your left hand can play F an octave lower for a fuller sound.

Chords in the key of F major

These seven chords are built from the F major scale (F, G, A, B♭, C, D, E), so they all sound at home next to F.

Common progressions in F major

• I - V - vi - IV: F - C - Dm - B♭
• I - IV - V - I: F - B♭ - C - F
• ii - V - I: Gm - C - F
• vi - IV - I - V: Dm - B♭ - F - C

The relative minor of F major is Dm. Both keys use the same notes. On the Camelot wheel, F major is 7B.

Related chords

• Fm (F minor)
• F7 (F seventh)
• Fmaj7 (F major seventh)
• Fm7 (F minor seventh)
• Fsus4 (F suspended fourth)
• All chords in the library

Change this chord into another key with the Chord Transposer, or look up any other chord or scale in the Chord and Scale Finder.