# F major Guitar Chord

> The F major major chord, built from the root (F major), major third A, and perfect fifth C, delivers a bright, harmonious sound that feels resolved and complete. Its balanced structure makes it the foundation of Western harmony, widely used across all genres to convey joy, strength, and stability. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of F major.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major/a

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: F
- Notes: F, A, C
- Intervals: 1 (F), 3 (A), 5 (C)
- Mood: happy, bright, stable, uplifting
- Genres: Pop, Rock, Classical, Country
- Playable shapes: 73

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 0 3 2 1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major/a/x03211)
- Shape 2: -1 0 7 5 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major/a/x07565)
- Shape 3: -1 -1 7 5 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major/a/xx7565)
- Shape 4: -1 0 10 10 10 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major/a/x0aaa8)
- Shape 5: -1 0 3 5 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major/a/x03565)
- Shape 6: 5 8 7 5 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major/a/587565)
- Shape 7: -1 0 7 5 6 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major/a/x07568)
- Shape 8: -1 -1 7 5 6 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major/a/xx7568)

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