GUITAR CHORD GUIDE

F Guitar Chord

The F chord is a F major chord containing F, A, C.

How to play the F chord

Each diagram runs from the low E string on the left to the high E string on the right. A circle means play the open string and × means mute it.

F××
Recommended shape1 · 0 · x · x · 1 · 1
F××
Open-position alternativex · x · 3 · 5 · 6 · 5
F5fr×
Position near fret 5x · 8 · 7 · 5 · 6 · 5

Notes in the F chord

F · A · C

Practising the F chord

Start with the recommended shape. Pick each indicated string separately, correct muted or buzzing notes, then strum slowly. Add an alternative voicing after the first shape feels comfortable.

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