For every chord I’ll cover the notes that comprise that chord, the chord formula, and an example of a common chord shape. Also, if you know the notes on the guitar fretboard, you’ll be able to use the chord formula to come up with your own chord shapes for every chord.
Finally, you may be wondering how to practice guitar chords? I suggest first learning the chord shapes that I provide in this post. Then, come up with your own chord shapes using the provided chord formula. And finally, start incorporating these new shapes in the music that you’re playing.
F Major Chord
The F Major chord (often called the “F chord”) has three notes: F, A, C
The chord formula is: I-III-V
Here is a typical way this chord is played:
Alternative names/searches:
- F
- F chord
- F chord guitar
- F guitar chord
- Fmaj
- Fmaj chord
- Fmaj chord guitar
- Fmaj guitar chord
F Major 7 Chord
The F Major 7 chord has four notes: F, A, C, E
The chord formula is: I-III-V-VII
Here is a typical way this chord is played:
Alternative names/searches:
- Fmaj7
- Fmaj7 guitar chord
- Fmaj7 chord guitar
F Minor Chord
The F Minor chord has three notes: F, Ab, C
The chord formula is: I-bIII-V
Here is a typical way this chord is played:
Alternative names/searches:
- Fm
- Fm guitar chord
- Fm chord guitar
- F-
- F- guitar chord
- F- chord guitar
F Minor 7 Chord
The F Minor 7 chord has four notes: F, Ab, C, Eb
The chord formula is: I-bIII-V-bVII
Here is a typical way this chord is played:
Alternative names/searches:
- Fm7
- Fm7 chord
- Fm7 guitar chord
- Fm7 chord guitar
- F-7
- F-7 chord
- F-7 guitar chord
- F-7 chord guitar
F Dominant 7 Chord
The F Dominant 7 chord has four notes: F, A, C, Eb
The chord formula is: I-III-V-bVII
Here is a typical way this chord is played:
Alternative names/searches:
- F7
- F7 chord
- F7 guitar chord
- F7 chord guitar