root position: F#aug
F♯ – A♯ – C𝄪 · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
F#aug Piano Chord
The F sharp augmented chord (F♯aug) is made of the notes F♯, A♯ and C𝄪. Its formula is 1 – 3 – ♯5.
Notes in F♯aug
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| F♯ | 1 | root |
| A♯ | 3 | major 3rd |
| C𝄪 | ♯5 | augmented 5th |
How to play F♯aug 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).
F♯aug inversions
1st inversion: F#aug/A#
A♯ – C𝄪 – F♯ · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: F#aug/C##
C𝄪 – F♯ – A♯ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for F#aug
F♯aug is also written as F♯aug, F#+, F♯+, F##5, F♯♯5, Gbaug, G♭aug, Gb+, G♭+, Gb#5, G♭♯5.
Keys that contain F♯aug
F♯aug is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.