F Sharp Major (also written Gb)
F# is made of 3 notes: F#, A# and C#. Here it is in root position, with F# at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of F#, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from F# |
|---|---|---|
| F# | 1 | root |
| A# | 3 | major 3rd |
| C# | 5 | perfect 5th |
A major chord sounds bright, settled and happy. It is the most common chord in pop, rock, folk and country, and it is built from a root, a major 3rd and a perfect 5th.