F♯ major chord on piano
F♯ is a major chord built on F♯. It uses the notes F♯ - A♯ - C♯ and sounds bright, stable and resolved. It is also written as G♭ major.
- Notes
- F♯ A♯ C♯
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 1
- Chord symbol
- F♯
How to play F♯ step by step
- Find F♯. F♯ is the first black key in each group of three. The same key is also called G♭.
- Add A♯, 4 half steps above F♯.
- Add C♯, 7 half steps above F♯.
- Press all 3 keys together with fingers 1 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
F♯ inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Which keys use the F♯ chord?
Knowing where a chord lives helps you guess the next chord in a song. F♯ appears naturally in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F♯ major chord?
The F♯ major chord (F♯) contains 3 notes: F♯, A♯, C♯. Its formula is 1 - 3 - 5.
How do you play F♯ on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on F♯ and play F♯, A♯, C♯ together using fingers 1 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 1.
Is F♯ major the same as G♭ major?
Yes. F♯ major and G♭ major use exactly the same piano keys. The name you see depends on the key signature of the piece.