F#maj7 chord with F# Ionian scale

Pairing the F#maj7 chord (Major 7) with the F# Ionian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

F#maj7 chord formula

Interval formula: 1 3 5 7. A major triad with a major 7th. A soft, dreamy tonic chord — the signature sound of jazz and bossa nova.

F# Ionian scale formula

Formula: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. Classification: functional-tonal.

Fretboard voicings for F#maj7

Curated F#maj7 shapes that sit naturally inside the F# Ionian scale.

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F#maj7 — Drop 2, root on 6th string, frets 1–5
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F#maj7 — Drop 2, root on 5th string, frets 8–12
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F#maj7 — Drop 2, root on 4th string, frets 3–7

Other scales for F#maj7

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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