Faug chord (F augmented) on piano
Faug (F augmented) has three notes: F, A and C sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, #5.
Faug inversions and fingering
F A C# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
A C# F · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
C# F A · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Faug |
|---|---|
| Also written | F+, F(#5) |
| Notes | F A C# |
| Formula | 1 3 #5 |
| Intervals | root, major third, minor sixth |
| Type | Augmented chord |
Faug across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C#3 (sharp 5), F3 (1), A3 (3), C#4 (sharp 5), F4 (1), A4 (3).
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Questions
What notes are in the Faug chord?
Faug (F augmented) has three notes: F, A and C sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, #5. F is the root, A is the major third and C# is the minor sixth.
How do you play Faug on piano?
Play F, A and C# together. Root position: F A C# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What is the difference between Faug and F?
Faug and F share F and A. Faug has C#, the sharp 5th, where F has C, the 5th.