Fmaj7 Ukulele Chord
Fmaj7 on ukulele is 2-4-1-3: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string and your little finger on the 4th fret of the C string. It is a four-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast.
- Notes: F, A, C and E
- Frets: 2 4 1 3
- Tuning: g C E A
- Looking for F#maj7? That is Gbmaj7
Fmaj7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 7th
- Also known as
- F major seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7
- Intervals
- F (root), A (major 3rd), C (perfect 5th), E (major 7th)
- Notes
- F, A, C and E
- Frets
- 2 4 1 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Fmaj7 chord
Here is the Fmaj7 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
- Put your little finger on the 4th fret of the C string.
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Fmaj7?
Not really. 2-4-1-3 is already the simplest playable shape for Fmaj7 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Fmaj7 chord?
The Fmaj7 chord is built from four notes: F, A, C and E (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and major 7th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Fmaj7 chord
Want to go further?
Once Fmaj7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try F7, Fm, F and Fsus4. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.