Faug chord on guitar
F Augmented. Notes: F, A and C#.
How to play Faug
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
Lowest note: F (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Faug
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyBarre at fret 6
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Froot
A3 · major third
C##5 · augmented fifth
The augmented triad raises the fifth of a major chord. It sounds suspenseful and leads nicely into the next chord. The formula is 1 3 #5, and you will also see it written as F+.
More F chords
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Questions
What notes are in the Faug chord?
Faug (F augmented) is made of three notes: F (root), A (major third) and C# (augmented fifth).
How do you play Faug on guitar?
The easiest Faug is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
Is Faug hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a augmented chord sound like?
The augmented triad raises the fifth of a major chord. It sounds suspenseful and leads nicely into the next chord.