In this video
Learn the F major 7 chord (Fmaj7) it’s an easier alternative to the big bad F barre chord. You can use this chord until you master the F barre chord. This lesson is from the Andy Guitar Beginner Guitar Course.
We’re learning the F major 7 (Fmaj7 for short) now as an easier alternative to the big bad F barre chord, or other harder ways to play an F. Sometimes the Fmaj7 will be specifically written and should be played.
For now, any song where you see the F chord, you can use this easy F chord until you learn the F barre chord later!
This is easy as it’s really similar to a C chord, which is why I call it an ‘F like a C’ chord!)
This Fmaj7 doesn’t work all the time, which is why we’ll have to learn the real F chord after this beginner’s course. It can take a few weeks for some people and that’s totally fine- it's tough!
Many people avoid songs with an F chord in it because it’s so hard- now you know that this Fmaj7 chord is an option- you’ll be able to take on so many more songs!
Course Outline
C Chord & Easy F