F major chord guitar
Diagram, notes and theoretical summary concerning F Major triad plus related chords. There are two main variations of this chord that are common, both are presented here. The first version include a two-finger barre and the second version a six-string barre.
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Full name: F Major
Alternative name/abbreviation: FM
Type: Bar chord
Notes in the chord: F, A, C
Importance: 9/10
Difficulty: 6/10
Relevant chords: F/A F/C F/E
F (6-string bar chord)
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Full name: F Major
Alternative name/abbreviation: FM
Type: Bar chord
Notes in the chord: F, A, C
Importance: 10/10
Difficulty: 7/10
Description & instructions
F (closed chord - diagram 1/2) This is a common alternative to the sixth-string bar shape. You should lay your index finger over the first and the second string.
Finger positions
This is how you place your fingers when playing this chord:
- Index finger on 1st and 2nd string, 1st fret
- Middle finger on 3rd string, 2nd fret
- Ring finger on 4th string, 3rd fret.
This is regarded as the standard fingering, although alternatives can be possible.
Chord variations
F Major triad bar chord with the root on 6th string: 1 3 3 2 1 1 (see diagram below)
F Major triad with the root on 6th string: 1 3 3 2 X X
F Major triad bar chord with the root on 5th string: X 8 10 10 10 8
F Major triad chord with the root on 5th string: X 8 7 5 6 5
F Major triad with the root on 4th string, first alternative: X X 3 2 1 1 (see diagram above)
F Major triad with the root on 4th string, second alternative: X X 3 2 1 X
F Major triad with the root on 3rd string: X X X 5 6 5
Chord progressions
F > Em > A7 > Dm > Bb > C > F ("Yesterday" - The Beatles)
F > A7 > Bb
F/A
Full name: F major slash A
Alternative name/abbreviation: F 1st inversion
Type: Open chord
Notes in the chord: A, C, F
F/E
Full name: F major slash E
Alternative name/abbreviation: F/e
Type: Closed chord
Notes in the chord: E, F, A, C
Chord progressions
F > F/E > C
F > F/E > Bb > C > F
F > F/A > Bb > C