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F Sharp Augmented Chord on Guitar
- F♯aug
- F♯ · A♯ · C𝄪
- From fret 1
- Also written G♭aug
Root on string 6
F sharp augmented, written F♯aug, is an augmented chord: a major chord with a raised fifth, a restless sound often used to pass between chords. F♯aug has no open shape, so it is usually played as a 4-string shape near the nut.
How to play F♯aug, finger by finger
- Put your index finger on string 6 at the 2nd fret.
- Put your middle finger on string 3 at the 3rd fret.
- Put your ring finger on string 2 at the 3rd fret.
- Put your pinky finger on string 4 at the 4th fret.
- Strum strings 6 to 2 only, and mute string 5 by touching it lightly.
More ways to play F♯aug
Notes in F♯ augmented
| Note | Interval | Role |
|---|---|---|
| F♯ | 1 | root |
| A♯ | 3 | major third |
| C𝄪 | ♯5 | sharp fifth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – ♯5
Questions about F♯aug
What notes are in F♯aug?
F♯, A♯ and C𝄪. Those are the 1, 3, ♯5 of the chord, counted from F♯.
Which strings do I strum for F♯aug?
All six strings.
Is F♯aug the same as G♭aug?
Yes, on guitar they are played the same way and sound the same. F sharp and G flat are two names for one note: songs in sharp keys write F♯, songs in flat keys write G♭.
What chord does F♯aug lead to?
Most often B. Its raised fifth moves up a half step to the third of B.
Related chords
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Other augmented chords