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F major seventh chord
The Fmaj7 chord (major seventh) is made of the notes F, A, C, E. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 7.
Fmaj7
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | Unison |
| 3 | A | Major third |
| 5 | C | Perfect fifth |
| 7 | E | Major seventh |
Inversions
- Fmaj7F A C ERoot position
- Fmaj7/AA C E FFirst inversion
- Fmaj7/CC E F ASecond inversion
- Fmaj7/EE F A CThird inversion
Which keys it belongs to
Fmaj7 is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Fmaj7 chord?
- The notes are F, A, C, E.
- What is the formula of the Fmaj7 chord?
- The formula is 1 3 5 7: major third, perfect fifth, major seventh.
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