Guitar Fmaj7 chord diagram
Fmaj7 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 6 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Fmaj7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Fmaj7, follow these steps: Place index finger on B string fret 1. Place middle finger on G string fret 2. Place ring finger on D string fret 3.
Tips
- Place B string with your index finger and G string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On B string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Mute unused strings to avoid unwanted ringing.
- To play Fmaj7 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (D string, G string, and B string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- F - A - C - E
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 7
- Chord Type
- Major 7 — warm and lush
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Fmaj7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar Fmaj7 chord diagram1-3-2-2-1-1
Guitar Fmaj7 chord diagramx-3-2-2-1-1
Guitar Fmaj7 chord diagramx-x-2-2-1-1
Guitar Fmaj7 chord diagramx-3-3-5-5-5
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Fmaj7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Fmaj7 → Am/F chord transition
To move from Fmaj7 to Am/F, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on D string fret 3.
2. Fmaj7 → Am/D chord transition
To move from Fmaj7 to Am/D, follow these steps:
- While playing Fmaj7, lift your ring finger from D string fret 3.
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
3. Fmaj7 → C chord transition
To move from Fmaj7 to C, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 3 to A string fret 3.
4. Fmaj7 → C#m/F | D♭m/F chord transition
To move from Fmaj7 to C#m/F | D♭m/F, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to B string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on D string fret 3.
5. Fmaj7 → A#m/D | B♭m/D chord transition
To move from Fmaj7 to A#m/D | B♭m/D, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to B string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
6. Fmaj7 → Am7 chord transition
To move from Fmaj7 to Am7, follow these steps:
- While playing Fmaj7, lift your ring finger from D string fret 3.
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Fmaj7 across songs on this site.
1. Fmaj7 → G chord transition
To move from Fmaj7 to G, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Fmaj7 use the transition to G at 19.2%. You can practice this transition in 3 different songs.
2. Fmaj7 → Am chord transition
To move from Fmaj7 to Am, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Fmaj7 use the transition to Am at 11%. You can practice this transition in 4 different songs.
3. Fmaj7 → E7 chord transition
To move from Fmaj7 to E7, follow these steps:
- While playing Fmaj7, lift your ring finger from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Fmaj7 use the transition to E7 at 11%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
4. Fmaj7 → Dm chord transition
To move from Fmaj7 to Dm, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 3 to B string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Fmaj7 use the transition to Dm at 6.8%. You can practice this transition in 2 different songs.
Songs Using Fmaj7 Chord
Popular songs that feature the Fmaj7 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fmaj7 suitable for beginners on Guitar?
Fmaj7 sits in the intermediate range for Guitar players. It uses a 3-fret span. Work on clean tone before pushing tempo.
Any beginner-friendly alternative for Fmaj7?
Fmaj7 has a more accessible version for Guitar players. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-3-3-5-5-5. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.
Which chords pair well with Fmaj7 on Guitar?
Fmaj7 works well with C and G on Guitar. Based on our catalog data, transitions from Fmaj7 to C account for 35.6% (26 total changes in 2 songs), and transitions to G account for 19.2% (14 total changes in 3 songs).
Which songs include Fmaj7?
Frank Sinatra - Fly Me To The Moon Chords is one of 6 songs featuring the Fmaj7 chord.