F#/Ab Guitar Chord
The fundamental chord with a bright, happy and stable sound. Forms the basis of most popular, rock, folk and classical music. Consists of three notes: the root, major third and perfect fifth. This is a slash chord — the bass note is Ab instead of the root.
Strings
4–4–4–6–7–6
Other names for the F#/Ab chord
Other names: F# major, F#maj, F#M
Music theory name: major triad
Common name: F# major chord
Notes and intervals in the F#/Ab chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| F# | Root |
| A# | Major 3rd |
| C# | Perfect 5th |
| Ab | Bass note |
All variations
Fret 4
4–4–4–6–7–6
Fret 6
X–X–6–6–7–6
Fret 11
X–11–11–11–11–14
Fret 11
X–11–11–11–11–X