F Major Chord (F)
Notes: F, A, C. Tap any diagram to hear it.
F
F on guitar
1-3-3-2-1-1x-8-7-5-6-5x-8-10-10-10-8Strings from low (left) to high (right). Numbers are fingers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky. × = don’t play, ○ = open string.
F on ukulele
2-0-1-05-5-5-010-9-8-8F on piano
Other F chords
Major chords in other keys
About the F Major chord
Major chords sound bright, stable and happy. They are the backbone of most songs. F is built from the root (F), major third (A), perfect fifth (C).
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F Major chord?
The F chord is made of F, A, C: the root, major third, perfect fifth.
How do you play F on guitar?
The most common fingering is 1-3-3-2-1-1, from the low E string to the high E string (x = don’t play that string, 0 = open string). It uses a barre at fret 1.
How do you play F on piano?
Press F, A, C together. In root position the lowest note is F.