F Major
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The F major chord is a triad formed from a root (F), a major third (A) and a perfect fifth (C).
How to play F major on the piano
To play the F major chord, start by finding the root of the chord: F. Looking at the keyboard, find the black keys in groups of three. The white key immediately to the left of the group is F. From there, you can build the chord.
F major is made up of three notes: F, A and C. On the piano, you'd play the root position chord with the following fingers of your right hand:
C - Fifth finger (5)
A - Third finger (3)
F - First finger (1)
Read: Learn more about major and minor chords here.
Use the following fingers to play the root position chord with your left hand:
C - First finger (1)
A - Third finger (3)
F - Fifth finger (5)
In some instances, the music you play might require you to adjust the fingers used to play the chord. To find out how the F major chord is built, see our video above.
What are the inversions of F major?
F major features two different inversions to play the chord beyond its root position. Learn how to play the first and second inversions of F major below.
How to play the first inversion of F major
The first inversion of F major places A as its lowest note. To play the chord with your right hand, use the following fingers:
F - Fifth finger (5)
C - Second finger (2)
A - First finger (1)
Read: Learn more about chord inversions here.
How to play the second inversion of F major
By moving C to the lowest note of the chord, you can play the second inversion of F major. Use the following fingers to play the chord with your right hand:
A - Fifth finger (5)
F - Third finger (3)
C - First finger (1)
