About the F# chord
To play F# major, use the first shape above. Use your index finger to barre the 1st fret across the C, E, and A strings. Place your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string and your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the G string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.
Root
F#
Quality
Major
Notes
F# · A# · C#
How the F# chord works
F#
Root(1)
The home note. It gives the chord its name.
A#
Major third(3)
This note is what makes the chord major.
C#
Perfect fifth(5)
Adds strength and stability.
This chord goes well with
F# is the home chord in the key of F# major. These chords naturally belong together and are a good place to start when you want to play around F#.