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Ukulele Fmaj7 chord diagram

Ukulele Fmaj7 chord diagram Fingering: 2-4-1-3

Fmaj7 is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On Ukulelearn, this chord appears in 6 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Fmaj7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.

To play Fmaj7, follow these steps: Place index finger on E string fret 1. Place middle finger on G string fret 2. Place ring finger on A string fret 3. Place pinky on C string fret 4.

Tips

  • Place E string with your index finger and G string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
  • On E string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
  • This chord spans 4 frets; keep your thumb centered for reach.

Chord Theory

Notes
F - A - C - E
Intervals
1 - 3 - 5 - 7
Chord Type
Major 7 — warm and lush
Difficulty
Intermediate
Voicings
7

Alternative Positions

Different ways to play Fmaj7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.

  • Fmaj7 chord alternative position 1Ukulele Fmaj7 chord diagram5-5-5-7
  • Fmaj7 chord alternative position 2Ukulele Fmaj7 chord diagram9-9-8-8
  • Fmaj7 chord alternative position 3Ukulele Fmaj7 chord diagram5-4-5-8

Easy Transition Chords

These chords have similar finger positions to Fmaj7, making them ideal for practice transitions.

  • 1. Fmaj7 → Dm7 chord transition

    To move from Fmaj7 to Dm7, follow these steps:

    1. While playing Fmaj7, lift your pinky from C string fret 4.
    2. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
    3. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
    4. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
  • 2. Fmaj7 → Bdim chord transition

    To move from Fmaj7 to Bdim, follow these steps:

    1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
    2. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
    3. Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 3 to fret 2.
    4. Lift your pinky from C string fret 4 and place it on G string fret 4.
  • 3. Fmaj7 → Csus4 chord transition

    To move from Fmaj7 to Csus4, follow these steps:

    1. While playing Fmaj7, first lift your middle finger and pinky.
    2. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
    3. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
  • 4. Fmaj7 → Edim chord transition

    To move from Fmaj7 to Edim, follow these steps:

    1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
    2. Slide your middle finger on G string from fret 2 to fret 3.
    3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
    4. Keep pinky on C string fret 4.
  • 5. Fmaj7 → F chord transition

    To move from Fmaj7 to F, follow these steps:

    1. While playing Fmaj7, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
    2. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
    3. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
  • 6. Fmaj7 → Fsus2 chord transition

    To move from Fmaj7 to Fsus2, follow these steps:

    1. While playing Fmaj7, first lift your middle finger and pinky.
    2. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
    3. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.

Most Common Transitions

The most frequent chord transitions from Fmaj7 across songs on this site.

Songs Using Fmaj7 Chord

Popular songs that feature the Fmaj7 chord, perfect for practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fmaj7 suitable for beginners on Ukulele?

Fmaj7 sits in the intermediate range for Ukulele players. It uses a 4-fret span. Work on clean tone before pushing tempo.

Any beginner-friendly alternative for Fmaj7?

Fmaj7 has a more accessible version for Ukulele players. The alternative voicing uses fingering 5-4-5-8. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.

Which chords pair well with Fmaj7 on Ukulele?

Fmaj7 works well with C and G on Ukulele. Based on our catalog data, transitions from Fmaj7 to C account for 35.6% (26 total changes in 2 songs), and transitions to G account for 19.2% (14 total changes in 3 songs).

Which songs include Fmaj7?

Frank Sinatra - Fly Me To The Moon Ukulele Chords is one of 6 songs featuring the Fmaj7 chord.