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Chord Shapes

There are 11 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the low E, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the D, G and B strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the D string
• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the D, G and B strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the D string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the D string
• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

F# maj Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the F# maj chord, a vibrant and versatile chord that belongs to the Major Chords family. The F# maj chord is composed of three distinct notes: F#, A#, and C#. These notes are formed through the stacking of specific musical intervals, namely the 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), and 5 (Perfect Fifth).

Understanding the theory behind these intervals is crucial to mastering the F# maj chord and you can deepen your knowledge about this topic in our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals. If you are interested in learning more about the intervals that compose chords, our tutorial about fretboard intervals is a great resource.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the F# maj chord. This will not only help you understand the structure of the chord but also how to play it effectively. For a more comprehensive understanding of guitar chords of all types, you can explore our full tutorial about guitar chords.

As you advance in your guitar journey, learning to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose them is an essential skill. Our tutorial on how to denote chords can guide you through this process. If you're interested in exploring more advanced chords, our tutorial about intermediate guitar chords is worth checking out.

Mastering the F# maj chord is a stepping stone to creating beautiful music. Happy strumming!

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