Guitar F#7 | G♭7 chord diagram
F#7 | G♭7 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 11 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play F#7 | G♭7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play F#7 | G♭7, follow these steps: Place index finger on E string, D string, B string, and E string fret 2. Place middle finger on G string fret 3. Place ring finger on A string fret 4. F#7 can also be written as G♭7; these names are enharmonic equivalents that represent the same pitch class.
Tips
- Place E string with your index finger and D string with your index finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On E string, press fret 2 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Finger choices on F#7 | G♭7 can be optimized for the next chord. For example, when moving from F#7 | G♭7 to Bm7, using on A string, use your pinky, on G string, use your ring finger, on E string, use your middle finger, on D string, use your middle finger, on B string, use your middle finger, and on E string, use your middle finger helps preserve hand position with minimal movement.
- Keep the barre firm so every string rings clearly.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- F# - A# - C# - E
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - 5 - b7
- Chord Type
- Dominant 7 — blues and funk tone
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Barre chord
- Yes
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play F#7 | G♭7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar F#7 | G♭7 chord diagram2-4-2-3-2-2
Guitar F#7 | G♭7 chord diagramx-1-2-3-2-2
Guitar F#7 | G♭7 chord diagramx-1-2-x-2-2
Guitar F#7 | G♭7 chord diagramx-4-2-3-2-2
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to F#7 | G♭7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. F#7 | G♭7 → Bm7 chord transition
To move from F#7 | G♭7 to Bm7, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 4 to D string fret 4.
2. F#7 | G♭7 → F#5 | G♭5 chord transition
To move from F#7 | G♭7 to F#5 | G♭5, follow these steps:
- While playing F#7 | G♭7, lift your middle finger from G string fret 3.
- Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 4.
3. F#7 | G♭7 → Gm/B chord transition
To move from F#7 | G♭7 to Gm/B, follow these steps:
- While playing F#7 | G♭7, lift your ring finger from A string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 3.
4. F#7 | G♭7 → F# | G♭ chord transition
To move from F#7 | G♭7 to F# | G♭, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 3.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 4.
- Place pinky on D string fret 4.
5. F#7 | G♭7 → F#m/B | G♭m/B chord transition
To move from F#7 | G♭7 to F#m/B | G♭m/B, follow these steps:
- While playing F#7 | G♭7, lift your middle finger from G string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 4 to D string fret 4.
6. F#7 | G♭7 → Gm/E chord transition
To move from F#7 | G♭7 to Gm/E, follow these steps:
- While playing F#7 | G♭7, lift your ring finger from A string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 3.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from F#7 | G♭7 across songs on this site.
1. F#7 | G♭7 → B7 chord transition
To move from F#7 | G♭7 to B7, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 4 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Place pinky on E string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing F#7 | G♭7 use the transition to B7 at 26.5%. You can practice this transition in 4 different songs.
2. F#7 | G♭7 → Bm chord transition
To move from F#7 | G♭7 to Bm, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 4 to D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
On Chordier, songs containing F#7 | G♭7 use the transition to Bm at 26.5%. You can practice this transition in 7 different songs.
3. F#7 | G♭7 → F7 chord transition
To move from F#7 | G♭7 to F7, follow these steps:
- Slide your index finger on E string from fret 2 to fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger on G string from fret 3 to fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 4 to fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing F#7 | G♭7 use the transition to F7 at 10.2%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
4. F#7 | G♭7 → G chord transition
To move from F#7 | G♭7 to G, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing F#7 | G♭7 use the transition to G at 10.2%. You can practice this transition in 2 different songs.
Songs Using F#7 | G♭7 Chord
Popular songs that feature the F#7 | G♭7 chord, perfect for practice.
- David Lee Roth - Just A Gigolo I Aint Got Nobody
- George Formby - I Wonder Who’s Under Her Balcony Now
- Harry Nilsson - Me And My Arrow
- Kylie Minogue - Santa Baby
- Louis Armstrong - What a Wonderful World
- Billy Joel - My Life
- Bing Crosby - Those Were The Days My Friend
- Nat King Cole - Walkin’ My Baby Back Home
Frequently Asked Questions
Is F#7 | G♭7 easy to play on Guitar?
Guitar F#7 | G♭7 is generally intermediate. It spans 3 frets and includes a barre technique. Consistent practice helps the shape feel natural.
What is the easiest way to play F#7 | G♭7?
There is a simpler alternative for F#7 | G♭7 on Guitar. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-4-2-3-2-2. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.
What chords transition well from F#7 | G♭7 on Guitar?
Guitar F#7 | G♭7 commonly moves to B7 and Bm. Based on our catalog data, F#7 | G♭7 to B7 is recorded 13 times, appears in 4 songs, and represents 26.5% of outgoing F#7 | G♭7 transitions. F#7 | G♭7 to Bm is recorded 13 times, appears in 7 songs, and represents 26.5%.
What songs use the F#7 | G♭7 chord?
David Lee Roth - Just A Gigolo I Aint Got Nobody Chords is one of 8 songs that use the F#7 | G♭7 chord.