This scale reference contains the notes, formula, structure, positions, chords, and modes for the F Major scale on guitar. For an in-depth lesson on the major scale, see Major Scale Patterns, Positions and Theory.
Notes of F Major Scale
The F Major scale contains 1 flat and 6 natural notes.
F – G – A – B♭ – C – D – E
Scale Formula
The scale formula for the F Major scale is:
Root – Major 2nd – Major 3rd – Perfect 4th – Perfect 5th – Major 6th – Major 7th
| Intervals | Root | Major 2nd | Major 3rd | Perfect 4th | Perfect 5th | Major 6th | Major 7th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | F | G | A | B♭ | C | D | E |
Scale Structure
F Major is a major scale, so it follows the major scale structure of whole and half step intervals:
W W H W W W H
Scale Positions
The diagrams below outline the 5 CAGED positions for the F Major scale.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Chords in the Key of F Major
When you harmonize the F Major scale you get the following chords:
| Degree | I | ii | iii | IV | V | vi | vii° |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chord | F | Gm | Am | B♭ | C | Dm | Edim |
| Chord Notes | F – A – C | G – B♭ – D | A – C – E | B♭ – D – F | C – E – G | D – F – A | E – G – B♭ |
Relative and Parallel Scales
Relative Minor of F Major: D Minor | D – E – F – G – A – B♭ – C
Parallel Minor of F Major: F Minor | F – G – A♭ – B♭ – C – D♭ – E♭
Modes
The following are the modes of F Major:
- F Ionian (Major)
- G Dorian (Minor)
- A Phrygian (Minor)
- B♭ Lydian (Major)
- C Mixolydian (Major)
- D Aeolian (Minor)
- E Locrian (Minor)
