F guitar chords

Every common F chord for guitar in one place. Tap a chord for more shapes, finger positions, the notes it contains and the chords that go with it.

Chords by root note

C C♯ D E♭ E F F♯ G A♭ A B♭ B

F chord questions

How many F chords are there?

This page shows 25 common F chords, from the basic F major and F minor to sevenths, suspended chords and jazz extensions. Each one has its own page with several ways to play it.

What is the difference between F and Fm?

F on its own means F major, built from F, A, C. Fm is F minor, where the middle note drops a semitone to give F, A♭, C. The minor sounds darker.

Which shape should I learn first?

Start with F major and F minor, then F7. Those three cover most songs. The other chords are colours you can add later.