F major seventh guitar chord (Fmaj7)
The major seventh chord adds a major seventh to the major chord. A soft, dreamy sound, everywhere in jazz, bossa nova and pop.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 open position
Position 2 fret 1
Position 3 fret 3
Position 4 fret 8
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| F | root |
| A | major third |
| C | perfect fifth |
| E | major seventh |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 · F – A – C – E
A progression with this chord
A typical jazz and bossa nova chord sequence.