F#7 guitar chord
The F#7 chord (F# dominant 7th) is built from the notes F#, A#, C# and E, formula 1–3–5–b7. It appears in B major (as V7).
- Notes
- F# A# C# E
- Type
- dominant 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 2Shape 1 of 3
242322How to play F#7
The usual F#7 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 2 across several strings (242322). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Bluesy and restless. A dominant 7th wants to resolve to the chord a fourth above it.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the F#7 chord?
F#7 contains F#, A#, C# and E. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7.
Is F#7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 242322. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 2 and play an open E7 shape.
What can I play instead of F#7?
F# is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when F#7 is too hard or too busy.