Fmaj7 guitar chord (F Major 7th)

Symbols: maj7, M7

Steps: 1-3-5-7

Notes: F-A-C-E

The F major 7th chord is known for its smooth and sophisticated sound. Built from the notes F, A, C and E (root, major third, perfect fifth, and major seventh), it adds a layer of richness and warmth, ideal for jazz and ballads. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "F maj7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Position your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 1st fret and press down
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret using your middle finger
Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 3rd fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 1st fret and press down
Use your pinky to press the G (3rd) string down on the 2nd fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret using your ring finger
With your index finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 1st fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 3

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering all the strings
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 2nd fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret using your middle finger
Place your pinky on the A (5th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 4

Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 5th fret, covering the 1st to the 3rd strings
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Place a barre using your index finger on the 5th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret using your ring finger
Stretch out your pinky to the 8th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 6

Position your ring finger on the E (1st) string at the 8th fret and press down
Press the B (2nd) string on the 6th fret with your index finger
Stretch out your pinky to the 9th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 7

Barre the 8th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
Press the B (2nd) string on the 10th fret with your pinky
Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 9th fret
Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 8

Place a barre using your index finger on the 8th fret
Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 10th fret
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret and press down
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret using your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 9

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 13th fret, covering all the strings
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 14th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 14th fret using your middle finger
Place your pinky on the A (5th) string at the 15th fret and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 10

Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 13th fret and press down
Use your pinky to press the G (3rd) string down on the 14th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 14th fret using your ring finger
With your index finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 13th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

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