F#aug chord on guitar
F Sharp Augmented, also written Gbaug. Notes: F#, A# and D.
How to play F#aug
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (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.
All 4 ways to play F#aug
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
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#+. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled F#, A# and C##; C## is the same key as D.
More F# chords
All F# guitar chordsaugmented chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the F#aug chord?
F#aug (F sharp augmented) is made of three notes: F# (root), A# (major third) and D (augmented fifth).
How do you play F#aug on guitar?
The easiest F#aug is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
Is F#aug 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.