F#/Gbmaj7 guitar chord (F#/Gb Major 7th)

Symbols: maj7, M7

Steps: 1-3-5-7

Notes: F#-A#-C#-F

The F#/Gb major 7th chord is known for its smooth and sophisticated sound. Built from the notes F#, A#, C# and F (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#/Gb maj7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

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

Variation 2

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

Variation 3

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

Variation 4

Barre the 6th fret with your ring finger, extending over the 1st to the 3rd strings
Press the D (4th) string on the 4th fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 6th fret, covering all the strings
Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 8th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 9th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 6

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 9th fret using your ring finger
With your index finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 10th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 7

Place a barre using your index finger on the 9th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret
Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 11th fret with your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 8

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 9th fret, covering all the strings
Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret and press down
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret using your middle finger
Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 11th fret
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 9

Press the E (1st) string on the 13th fret with your pinky
Barre the 11th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
Place your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 13th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 10

Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret using your middle finger
Place your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 15th fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 15th fret
Position your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 14th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

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