F/Ab Piano 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.
Recommended voicing
F4 · A4 · C5
Other names for the F/Ab chord
Other names: F major, Fmaj, FM
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 |
Inversions
1st inversion
A4 · C5 · F5
2nd inversion
C5 · F5 · A5