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F7 Chord

Chord Diagram

F7 chord fingering diagram for guitar. This is a barre chord where your index finger bars all strings at the first fret, middle finger presses the second fret of the G string, and ring finger presses the third fret of the A string.123EADGBE

Barre = Press all strings with one finger

Numbers = Finger placement

Finger Positions

1st Finger (Index) - Barre

Bar all strings at the 1st fret

2nd Finger (Middle)

2nd fret of the G string (3rd string)

3rd Finger (Ring)

3rd fret of the A string (5th string)

Pro Tip: F7 is a moveable shape. Move it up 2 frets for G7, or down to open position for E7. This barre chord shape is essential for blues and jazz.

Alternative F7 Positions

Easy F7 (No Barre)

Simpler version for beginners

xx3241

Only play the top 4 strings

Jazz F7 (8th fret)

Higher voicing for jazz

8x8766

Root on 6th string, 8th fret

Common Progressions with F7

C - F7 - C

Classic I-IV7-I progression

CF7C

C7 - F7 - G7

12-bar blues in C

C7F7G7

F7 - Bb - C7 - F

Jazz turnaround in F

F7BbC7F

Practice Tips for F7 Chord

Common Mistakes

  • • Not applying enough pressure on the barre
  • • Barre finger too high (should be close to fret)
  • • Thumb position too high on neck back
  • • Not using the side of index finger for barre

Practice Exercises

  • • Start with partial F7 (xx3241) first
  • • Practice barre strength exercises
  • • Work on C → F7 → G7 changes
  • • Try F7 in different positions on neck

Popular Songs Using F7 Chord

Summertime

George Gershwin

Intermediate

Fly Me to the Moon

Frank Sinatra

Intermediate

Johnny B. Goode

Chuck Berry

Intermediate

The Thrill Is Gone

B.B. King

Advanced

Route 66

Nat King Cole

Intermediate

Georgia on My Mind

Ray Charles

Advanced
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