Sevenths · F# root / G♭
F#maj7 / G♭maj7
A warm, sophisticated chord. Staple of jazz and neo-soul.
Notes in F#maj7
F# / Gb appears frequently in jazz ballads and neo-soul. A half-step above the common keys.
Identify the Chord Quality on F#
Each chord below is played on F#. Listen and identify whether you heard F#maj7, F#m, F#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Major 7th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in F#
Related Sevenths
About the F#maj7 Chord
The F#maj7 chord is a major 7th chord built on F# (also written G♭maj7). It contains the notes F#, A#, C#, F — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
A warm, sophisticated chord. Staple of jazz and neo-soul. Practising the F#maj7 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.