root position: Faug
F – A – C♯ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Faug Piano Chord
The F augmented chord (Faug) is made of the notes F, A and C♯. Its formula is 1 – 3 – ♯5.
Notes in Faug
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| A | 3 | major 3rd |
| C♯ | ♯5 | augmented 5th |
How to play Faug on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Faug inversions
1st inversion: Faug/A
A – C♯ – F · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Faug/C#
C♯ – F – A · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Faug
Faug is also written as F+, F#5, F♯5.
Keys that contain Faug
Faug is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.