Faug chord

F augmented

C4

F

A

C5

C#

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Notes

F
R
A
3
C#
#5

Formula: R – 3 – #5

Faug inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Faug

C4

F

A

C5

C#

1st inversion Faug/A

C4

A

C5

C#

F

2nd inversion Faug/C#

C5

C#

F

A

C6

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FAQ

What notes are in the Faug chord?

The F augmented chord (Faug) has 3 notes: F, A and C#.

How do you play Faug on the piano?

Put your right hand on F, A and C#, starting from F. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a augmented chord?

R – 3 – #5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 8).