F#aug chord
F# augmented · also written Gbaug
C4
F#
A#
C5
D
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Notes
- F#R
- A#3
- D#5
Formula: R – 3 – #5
F#aug inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position F#aug
C4
F#
A#
C5
D
1st inversion F#aug/A#
C4
A#
C5
D
F#
2nd inversion F#aug/D
C5
D
F#
A#
C6
More F# chords
Augmented chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the F#aug chord?
The F# augmented chord (F#aug) has 3 notes: F#, A# and D.
How do you play F#aug on the piano?
Put your right hand on F#, A# and D, 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).
Is F#aug the same as Gbaug?
Yes. F# and Gb are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so F#aug and Gbaug sound the same.