Tonic Parallel

F Major 7th

Fmaj7

chord

At a Glance

Formula:
F major7
Notes:
F, A, C, E
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What It Is

A major triad plus a major seventh above the root. Notes: F, A, C, E.

How It Functions

A lush, unresolved-sounding tonic chord, common as a place to rest rather than push forward.

Appears In These Progressions

Not found in any of the seeded progressions or cadences.

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