F Chord Guitar Chart
Notes: F - A - C
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th
Quick answer
The F guitar chord is played as 1-3-3-2-1-1 from low E to high E and uses the notes F, A, C.
- Fret pattern
- 1-3-3-2-1-1
- Chord notes
- F, A, C
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5
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How to Play F
- 1Barre your index finger across fret 1 (low E, B, high E strings)
- 2Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the G string
- 3Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the A string
- 4Place your pinky finger on fret 3 of the D string
About Major Chords
Built from the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale. Major chords sound bright, happy, and stable.
Chords in the Key of F Major
Common guitar chords in the key of F major are F, Gm, Am, Bb, C, Dm, Edim. Use these to build progressions around the F chord.
F Major Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the F Major guitar chord?
The F Major guitar chord uses the notes F, A, C.
How do you play F on guitar?
Play the F guitar chord with the 1-3-3-2-1-1 fret pattern from low E to high E. Barre your index finger across fret 1 (low E, B, high E strings) Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the G string Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the A string Place your pinky finger on fret 3 of the D string
What is the formula for F Major?
The F Major formula is 1 - 3 - 5: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th.
What chords are in the key of F major on guitar?
Common guitar chords in the key of F major are F, Gm, Am, Bb, C, Dm, Edim.