F# Piano Chord

The F# chord is a major triad built on the root note F#. It contains the notes F#, A#, C#.

How to play F#

C#F#A#C#F#

Press all highlighted keys together. Use any comfortable fingering — for a right-hand triad, thumb on root, middle on 3rd, pinky on 5th is standard.

Chord theory

Root note
F#
Quality
Major triad
Notes (intervals)
F# (Root), A# (M3), C# (P5)
Number of notes
3

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Master one chord at a time. Once F# feels natural, try the F#m chord, or browse easy piano songs to put it in context.