F# (F sharp) major is also known as Gb (G flat) major chord.
If you already know your F chord it will be a no-brainer. Simply move the F chord shape one fret down.
About F# major chord
Here are some interesting music theory facts about C# major chord. It can be called C# major or Db major because C# and Db are the same note called enharmonic equivalent in music theory terms.
This phenomenon shows up also in the chord notes. The 3rd can be spelled as E# or as F, which again is really the same note.
- Chord formula: 1 – 3 – 5
- Chord notes: F# – A# – C# (or Gb – Bb – Db)
- Alternative names:
- F#M, F#Ma, F#maj, F#Δ
- GbM, GbMa, Gbmaj, GbΔ
- Common functions:
- V-chord in B major key
- IV-chord in Db major key
How to play F# major chord
F-sharp major is a barred chord. The shape is exactly the same as the one for F major chord, just shifted one fret down the neck.
