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F Major

F Major
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The key of F has one flat (B flat). This is opposite of the key of F sharp which the B is the only natural (all of the other tones are sharps).

Fingering for F

If we view F (really F/C in the grid above) as offspring of the E form, this fingering of F is the inside 4 strings of the E form. It is common to use this type of fingering in combination with the type of C voicing we've chosen here (C/G).

F could be considered a chord form (F form). If it were, we could consider it as a sub-form of E. If it helps us remember our fingerings better, call it a chord form. If we view chord forms in the purest sense (the least possible), the typical first position F chord is built from an E form.

We first get all of the chords in our hands. We take our time; make the connections.
We then play the chord scale ascending and descending. We play chords as we do scales [alphabetically]. We can use any beat count or motor hand technique.
Next, we play progressions and/or songs that are in the key. We also keep in mind that the voicings shown for the key are but one way to play any particular type of chord. See the CAGED cluster for more options. Different styles favor certain voicings, and in a way are defined by the types that are used.
As always, we write progressions. This process of arranging chords in our own order, and/or common sequences, is the genesis for writing our own songs. Start this process from the beginning.

F Major

Fingering for F

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