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F Augmented Guitar Chord (Faug)

F Augmented (Faug) is built from F, A, C#, which is the 1P - 3M - 5A formula measured from the root F. This page shows 7 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.

Augmented
Notes: F · A · C#Intervals: 1P – 3M – 5A

Fingerings for Faug

Fauglow E at fret 4, A at fret 3, D at fret 2, high E muted
Fauglow E at fret 1, A muted, D at fret 3, G at fret 2, B at fret 2, high E muted
Fauglow E muted, A at fret 3, D at fret 2, high E muted
Fauglow E muted, A at fret 4, D at fret 3, G at fret 2, B muted, high E at fret 1
Fauglow E muted, A at fret 4, D muted, G at fret 2, B at fret 2, high E at fret 1
Fauglow E muted, A at fret 1, D muted, G at fret 3, B at fret 3, high E at fret 2
Fauglow E muted, A muted, D at fret 3, G at fret 2, B at fret 2, high E at fret 1

Notes in Faug

  • F1P
  • A3M
  • C#5A

How to play Faug

F Augmented Guitar Chord (Faug) is suspended and slightly surreal.

Beginner tip

The raised fifth is easy to miss — press firmly on the top note to bring it out.

Practice idea

Try it between the I and the IV chord for an unexpected lift.

Faug FAQ

What notes are in F Augmented?
F Augmented (Faug) contains F, A, C#. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5A above the root F.
How do you play Faug on guitar?
The most common shape here is "Faug": low E at fret 4, A at fret 3, D at fret 2, high E muted.
Is Faug hard for beginners?
It sits in the augmented family. The raised fifth is easy to miss — press firmly on the top note to bring it out.

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