# 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 C in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of F major.

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

## 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: 59

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 3 3 2 1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major/c/x33211)
- Shape 2: 8 8 10 10 10 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major/c/88aaa8)
- Shape 3: -1 -1 10 10 10 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major/c/xxaaa8)
- Shape 4: 8 0 10 10 10 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major/c/80aaa8)
- Shape 5: -1 3 3 5 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major/c/x33565)
- Shape 6: 8 0 7 5 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major/c/807565)
- Shape 7: 8 8 7 5 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major/c/887565)
- Shape 8: 8 0 7 10 10 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-major/c/807aa8)

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