Major · F
Chord F Major (F)
F uses 3 keys, from F4 up to C5, 7 semitones apart.
← Back to the chord dictionaryWhat sets F apart on the piano
On the piano, the notes of F are F, A and C. F is the root, A the major third and C the fifth. All three keys of F are white.
The gaps in F are not equal. F to A is four and A to C is three semitones. The frequencies in this position are F4 at 349.23 Hz, A4 at 440 Hz and C5 at 523.25 Hz, with A4 tuned to 440 Hz.
Your right hand plays F with the thumb, A with the middle finger and C with the little finger. From F4 to C5 the hand spans seven semitones.
In the first inversion, F moves up an octave and the lowest note becomes A, the major third. The fingers are 1 - 2 - 5. The second inversion starts on C, the fifth, and ends on A. The fingers are 1 - 3 - 5.
Move A in F down a semitone, to Ab, and you have Fm. It shares F and A with Dm, two of its three notes.
F shows up in seven keys. In F major it is the I, in Bb major the V and in C major the IV.
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Listen to and visualize F
F Major (F)
MajorRoot position
How to play F Major (F)
- 1F · finger 1Play F4 with finger 1 of your right hand.
- 2A · finger 3Play A4 with finger 3 of your right hand.
- 3C · finger 5Play C5 with finger 5 of your right hand.
Voicings
Inversions of F
Across its 3 positions, the lowest note is F, A, and C.
| Position | Notes | Fingering | Lowest note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root position | F · A · C | 1 - 3 - 5 | F in the bass, the root |
| 1st inversion | A · C · F | 1 - 2 - 5 | A in the bass, the third |
| 2nd inversion | C · F · A | 1 - 3 - 5 | C in the bass, the fifth |
F in every key
F sits in the scale of 7 keys.
Minor keys
Practice Notebook
Step-by-step guide: F Major (F)
- Posture and Biomechanics: Hands Without Tension
- Accurate Reading: Notes, Octaves, and Distances in F Major
- Visual Orientation: White and Black Keys in F Major
- Ear Training: Major/Minor Comparison and Third Recognition
- Root Position and Two Inversions: Bass and Movement
- Concrete Progression with Related Chords
- Daily Practice: Rhythm, Metronome, and Self-Assessment
- Common Mistakes, Corrections, and Musical Application
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