Faug chord on piano
F Augmented. Notes: F, A and C#.
How to play Faug
- Find F at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add A and C# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
Froot
A3 · major third
C##5 · augmented fifth
Faug inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F · A · C#1st inversion
A · C# · F2nd inversion
C# · F · ANotes 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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augmented chords in every key
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 piano?
Play F, A and C# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of Faug?
Root position: F A C#. 1st inversion: A C# F. 2nd inversion: C# F A.
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.