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The F major chord
is comprised of two whole steps (from the note F to the note A, a major
3rd interval) and one and one-half steps (from the note A to the note C,
a minor 3rd interval). Therefore, the three notes that comprise a F major
chord are: F + A + C. This analysis holds true for all major chords.
Notice that the spelling of the F major chord form in Figure 1 is F + C
+ F + A + C + F.
Figure 2 is a simpler voicing
of the F major chord in this position. It does not require you to bar all
six strings as shown in Figure 1. For beginners, however, the barring of
the 1st and 2nd strings is often difficult enough. The easiest way to play
the F major chord requires only that the fundamental triad notes be played.
See Figure 3. |
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