F sharp major guitar chord (F#)
Also written Gb (G flat major)
A major chord is made of the root, the major third and the perfect fifth. It is the backbone of most songs: a clear, stable, bright sound.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 2
Position 2 fret 4
Position 3 fret 9
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| F♯ (F sharp) | root |
| A♯ (A sharp) | major third |
| C♯ (C sharp) | perfect fifth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 · F♯ – A♯ – C♯
A progression with this chord
The most common progression in pop music: thousands of songs are built on these four chords.