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Chord Shapes

There are 15 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the A and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 4

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the low E and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the A and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 13

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 14

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A and D strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 15

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

F maj7 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the F maj7 chord. This chord is a member of the Major Chords family and is composed of the notes F, A, C, and E. The chord is constructed using the intervals 1, 3, 5, and 7, which in musical terms are known as the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, and Major Seventh respectively.

Understanding these intervals is crucial to mastering the F maj7 chord, and indeed all chords. We recommend checking out our tutorial on fretboard intervals for a deeper understanding of this topic. This knowledge will allow you to construct and deconstruct chords, enhancing your versatility as a guitarist.

The F maj7 chord is often found in jazz music, especially within jazz chord progressions. For more on this, our tutorial on jazz chord progressions is a must-read. This will give you an insight into how the F maj7 chord can be used effectively in your playing.

In this tutorial, we'll be providing you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to show you exactly how the F maj7 chord is played. These will highlight the tones that compose the chord, helping you to understand its structure. If you're interested in how to denote these chords depending on the intervals that compose them, we invite you to read our tutorial on guitar chords notation.

Whether you're a beginner starting your journey, or an intermediate player looking to expand your chord vocabulary, the F maj7 chord is a beautiful addition to any guitarist's repertoire. For a comprehensive understanding of guitar chords of all types, don't forget to check out our full tutorial about guitar chords.

Happy playing!

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