F7#5 chord on piano
F Augmented Seventh. Notes: F, A, C# and Eb.
How to play F7#5
- Find F at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add A, C# and Eb above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
F7#5 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F · A · C# · Eb1st inversion
A · C# · Eb · F2nd inversion
C# · Eb · F · A3rd inversion
Eb · F · A · C#Notes and theory
The augmented seventh (7#5) raises the fifth of a dominant seventh, which pushes hard toward the next chord. The formula is 1 3 #5 b7, and you will also see it written as Faug7 and F+7.
More F chords
All F piano chordsaugmented seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the F7#5 chord?
F7#5 (F augmented seventh) is made of four notes: F (root), A (major third), C# (augmented fifth) and Eb (minor seventh).
How do you play F7#5 on piano?
Play F, A, C# and Eb together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of F7#5?
Root position: F A C# Eb. 1st inversion: A C# Eb F. 2nd inversion: C# Eb F A. 3rd inversion: Eb F A C#.
What does a augmented seventh chord sound like?
The augmented seventh (7#5) raises the fifth of a dominant seventh, which pushes hard toward the next chord.