F piano chord (F major)
F – A – C
Formula 1 – 3 – 5
F inversions
An inversion keeps the same notes but puts a different one at the bottom. Use them to move to the next chord with the smallest hand movement.
Root position F
F – A – C
1st inversion F/A
A – C – F
2nd inversion F/C
C – F – A
Keys that contain F
Other F chords
F chord questions
What notes are in the F major chord?
F is F, A, C. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5, counted from the root F.
How do you play F on piano?
With the right hand in root position, play F–A–C using fingers 1, 3 and 5 (thumb on F). With the left hand, use fingers 5, 3 and 1 from the bottom.
What are the inversions of F?
Root position: F–A–C; 1st inversion: A–C–F; 2nd inversion: C–F–A.
Which keys contain F?
F occurs naturally in C major (as IV), D minor (as III), F major (as I), G minor (as VII), A minor (as VI), B♭ major (as V).