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The F major chord on piano
F major is built from F, A, C. Press play above to hear it.
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What notes are in the F major chord?
The F major chord is made up of F, A, C.
Notes & intervals
| F | Root |
| A | Major third |
| C | Perfect fifth |
How to play it
Right hand
1-3-5
Left hand
5-3-1
Every key in this chord is white.
Which keys use the F major chord?
F major occurs naturally in these keys: VI of A minor, V of A♯ major, IV of C major, III of D minor, I of F major, VII of G minor.
How it sounds
A major chord sounds bright and settled — the sound most ears call "happy."