Fmaj7 chord inversions

Fmaj7/A, Fmaj7/C and Fmaj7/E are the first, second and third inversions of the Fmaj7. This means that the bass tone is shifting from F to A, C or E.


Fmaj7/A

  • Fmaj7/A chord diagram

Fmaj7/C

  • Fmaj7/C chord diagram

Fmaj7/E

  • Fmaj7/E chord diagram

Theory and information

All these chords consist of the notes F, A, C, E. The difference is that the order of notes shifts. A is the bass note in the first inversion, C is the bass note in the second inversion and E is the bass note in the third inversion.

Alternative fingerings

Fma7/A with an omitted 5th can be played as X0325X. Fmaj7/C can also be played in closed position as X33555. Fmaj7/E can also be played in open position as 003210.

Movable shapes

Versions with movable barre shapes:

Fmaj7/A: 587555
Fmaj7/C: 8 8 10 9 10 8

Alternative chord names

Fmaj7/E is identical with F/E.

Try in a chord progression

Dm7/A - C7 - Fmaj7/A

Chords that sound good together with F major 7th inversions

Some typical chords that are likely to be included in progressions with these chords are: Gm7, Am7, Bbmaj7, C7, Dm7.

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