F#

Triads · F# root / G♭

F# / G♭

The brightest, most stable triad. The foundation of Western tonal music.

0 st4 st7 st

Notes in F#

F#Root
A#3rd
C#5th

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#, F#m, F#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.

Major in All 12 Keys

Other Chords in F#

Related Triads

About the F# Chord

The F# chord is a major chord built on F# (also written G♭). It contains the notes F#, A#, C# — the root, third, and fifth.

The brightest, most stable triad. The foundation of Western tonal music. Practising the F# 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.