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F# Major Chord

Chord Diagram

F# major chord fingering diagram for guitar. This is a barre chord where your index finger bars all strings at the second fret, middle finger on third fret of G string, ring finger on fourth fret of D string, and pinky on fourth fret of A string.21234EADGBE

Barre = Press all strings with one finger

Numbers = Finger placement

This is the F major shape moved up 2 frets

Finger Positions

1st Finger (Index) - Barre

Bar all strings at the 2nd fret

2nd Finger (Middle)

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

3rd Finger (Ring)

4th fret of the D string (4th string)

4th Finger (Pinky)

4th fret of the A string (5th string)

Pro Tip: F# is simply the F major barre chord moved up one fret. This shape is moveable - move it to any fret to play different major chords!

Alternative F# Positions

Power Chord F#5

Simpler two-note version

244xxx

Great for rock and metal

High F# (9th position)

Brighter voicing

x9(11)(11)(11)9

Jazz-style voicing

Common Progressions with F#

F# - B - C#

I-IV-V in F# major

F#BC#

F# - C# - D#m - B

Popular progression in F# major

F#C#D#mB

B - F# - G#m - E

Common progression in B major

BF#G#mE

Practice Tips for F# Chord

Common Mistakes

  • • Insufficient barre pressure
  • • Fingers too far from frets
  • • Thumb position too high
  • • Not using finger edge for barre

Practice Exercises

  • • Master F major first, then move up
  • • Practice F → F# → G progression
  • • Use F#5 power chord as stepping stone
  • • Build barre strength gradually

Popular Songs Using F# Chord

Thinking Out Loud

Ed Sheeran

Advanced

Yellow

Coldplay

Advanced

The Scientist

Coldplay

Advanced

Fix You

Coldplay

Advanced

Hallelujah

Jeff Buckley

Advanced

Creep

Radiohead

Intermediate
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