F#/G♭ Power Chord
2nd FretThe F#5/G♭5 power chord rooted on the low E string at the 2nd fret. Root, fifth, and octave across the three lowest strings. Simple and immediately usable in rock and metal contexts.
F#/G♭ Major
2nd FretThe E-shape barre chord rooted on the low E string at the 2nd fret. Full six-string voicing — the most commonly used F#/G♭ chord on guitar. Same fingering pattern as the open E chord moved up two frets.
F#/G♭ Major
9th FretA-shape barre chord rooted on F#/G♭ at the 9th fret of the A string. A warm alternative to the 2nd-fret barre, with lower string tension making the barre more comfortable.
F#/G♭ Major
11th Fret (Top)Compact D-shape triad on the top three strings at the 11th fret. Bright and cutting — ideal for high-register chord stabs and triadic playing in a band context.
F#/G♭ Major
4th FretD-shape barre chord rooted on F#/G♭ at the 4th fret. A compact mid-neck voicing on the top four strings with a focused, punchy tone — great for rhythm playing.
Tips for Playing the F#/G♭ Chord
F# and G♭ are the same note
F# and G♭ are enharmonic equivalents — identical in pitch. Which name appears depends on the key of the song. On guitar, you play them with exactly the same fingering.
No open chord position
F#/G♭ major has no open-string voicing in standard tuning. Every shape requires fretted notes, making it an excellent chord for building barre technique.
Start with the power chord
The F#5 power chord (low E fret 2, A fret 4, D fret 4) requires just two fingers and no barre. Use it in rock contexts while you build up to the full E-shape barre.
E-shape barre at fret 2 is the go-to
The 2nd-fret barre is the standard voicing. Roll your index finger slightly toward the nut for cleaner fretting — the bony edge holds strings down better than the soft pad.
Try fret 9 for comfort
The A-shape barre at fret 9 has the same notes and lower string tension, making it physically easier. A good alternative when the 2nd-fret barre feels too demanding.
Common progressions
F# → B → C# is a foundational rock and country sequence. In the key of B major: B → F# → G#m → E is another widely used progression. F# also pairs well with D and A in cross-key progressions.
About the F#/G♭ Chord on Guitar
The F#/G♭ major chord — written as F# in sharp keys and G♭ in flat keys — is built from three notes: F#/G♭, A#/B♭, and C#/D♭. Like most chords not built on open strings, it has no natural open-string position on standard-tuned guitar. The E-shape barre at the 2nd fret is the most common voicing and shares the same fingering pattern as the open E chord moved up two frets. This page covers five practical shapes: a power chord entry point, the standard E-shape barre, a more comfortable A-shape barre higher on the neck, a compact D-shape voicing, and a high-register top-string triad. Every diagram is interactive with real acoustic guitar sound.
- 015 F#/G♭ major chord shapes from beginner to advanced
- 02Interactive diagrams — click Play to hear each chord
- 03Real acoustic guitar sound via audio engine
- 04Power chord, E-shape barre, A-shape barre, and high-register voicings
- 05Difficulty rating on every shape
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Anatomy
Chord Tones
The 3 notes that form the F#/G♭ Major chord and their role in the major scale.
Every major chord follows this same formula — root, major third, perfect fifth.