F Major – Diatonic Guitar Chords

Relative minor: D Minor. Explore diatonic triads and jump to chord diagrams.

Chords in the Key of F Major

These are the seven diatonic chords in F Major:

  1. I: F Major
  2. ii: G Minor
  3. iii: A Minor
  4. IV: Bb Major
  5. V: C Major
  6. vi: D Minor
  7. vii°: E Diminished

Diatonic Triads

I

F Major

Chord Diagram
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The first barre chord challenge - Your gateway to playing anywhere on the neck!

Intermediate
ii

G Minor

Chord Diagram
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Dark and mysterious minor chord - Perfect for dramatic ballads

Intermediate
iii

A Minor

Chord Diagram
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The emotional and expressive minor chord - Perfect for ballads and emotional songs

Beginner
IV

Bb Major

Chord Diagram
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Bb major is a common barre chord used in many popular songs

Intermediate
V

C Major

Chord Diagram
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The most fundamental chord in music theory and the perfect starting point for beginners

Beginner
vi

D Minor

Chord Diagram
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The saddest chord - Rich, melancholic sound perfect for emotional ballads

Beginner
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Diatonic Seventh Chords

Imaj7

F Major 7

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A beautiful major 7th chord that adds jazz sophistication

Intermediate
ii7

G Minor 7

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A moody minor 7th chord that's perfect for jazz, R&B, and soul

Intermediate
iii7

A Minor 7

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A mellow minor 7th chord perfect for jazz and ballads

Beginner
IVmaj7
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V7

C7

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A dominant 7th chord that adds bluesy flavor to progressions

Intermediate
vi7

D Minor 7

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A warm minor 7th chord that's essential for jazz and pop progressions

Beginner
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Common Progressions

  • F - C - Dm - Bb
  • F - Bb - C - F
  • F - Dm - Bb - C
See progressions in F Major

Practice Flow

  • Learn diatonic chords (I–vii°) above with clean tone.
  • Practice 2–3 progressions for 3–5 minutes each.
  • Work on smooth changes with metronome 70–90 BPM.
Progressions in F MajorChord transition drillsStrumming techniques

Nashville Number System

1 2m 3m 4 5 6m 7°

Practice Tips in F Major

  • Work on F barre clarity with slow strums
  • Alternate between Dm7 and Gm7 for smooth voice leading