F#aug chord on piano
F Sharp Augmented, also written Gbaug. Notes: F#, A# and D.
How to play F#aug
- Find F# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add A# and D 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
F#aug inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F# · A# · D1st inversion
A# · D · F#2nd inversion
D · F# · A#Notes 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# piano 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 piano?
Play F#, A# and D 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 F#aug?
Root position: F# A# D. 1st inversion: A# D F#. 2nd inversion: D 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.