F# chord
F-sharp major, also written Gb. 2 shapes on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- F#
- 1
- A#
- 3
- C#
- 5
The major third is what makes it sound bright and settled.
How to play F#
- Barre (E shape)
- 244322
- Barre (A shape)
- x-9-11-11-11-9
Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with F#
F# uses only notes from F# major, Db major, B major and Eb minor. It sounds most at home in F# major.