I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
F Major Chord
Learn the F Major chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1F3A5C
Playable F Major Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
E shape, open position
Low to high strings: 1 3 3 2 1 1
D shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: x x 3 5 6 5
C shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x 8 7 5 6 5
A shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x 8 10 10 10 8
G shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: 13 12 10 10 10 13
Full fretboard map
Every F Major Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Common progressions using F Major
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | F |
| 3 | 3 | A |
| 5 | 5 | C |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5