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F# Major chord on guitar

F# major is a major triad: bright, stable and finished. It is built from F#, A# and C# (formula 1 3 5). It is the home chord of its key and one of the first chords most players learn. The easiest way to play it in standard tuning is 244322.

F# fingerings (low E to high E)

1. Barre at fret 2: 244322. Barre fret 2 from the low E to the high E string.
2. Fret 4: xx4676. Mute the low E and A strings.
3. Fret 6: x98676. Mute the low E string, barre fret 6 from the G to the high E string.
4. Barre at fret 9: x-9-11-11-11-9. Mute the low E string, barre fret 9 from the A to the high E string.
5. Fret 11: 14-13-11-11-11-14. Barre fret 11 from the D to the B string.

Questions

What notes are in the F# chord?

F# is made of F#, A# and C#: the root, major 3rd and perfect 5th above F#.

What is the easiest way to play F#?

Play 244322 (low E to high E): barre fret 2 from the low E to the high E string.

Which keys is F# in?

F# belongs to Db major (IV), F# major (I) and B major (V).

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