Accessible Page: How to Play a F#aug Chord on Guitar – Easy F# Augmented Fifth Guitar Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 5 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the G and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the G and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

F# aug Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the F# aug chord, a fascinating member of the Augmented Chords family. The F# aug chord is composed of the notes F#, A#, and C## and is built using the intervals 1, 3, and #5. These intervals correspond to the Root, Major Third, and Augmented Fifth in music theory.

Understanding the intervals that make up a chord is fundamental to mastering the guitar. If you're unfamiliar with this concept, we recommend checking out our tutorial on fretboard intervals for a comprehensive guide.

The F# aug chord, like all chords, can be represented in various ways on the fretboard. To help you visualize these, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly show the tones composing the chord. If you're new to chord notation, our tutorial on chord notation can be a helpful resource.

Augmented chords like the F# aug are not as common as some other chord types, but they offer a unique sound that can add a distinctive flavor to your music. They are more advanced than beginner chords, so if you're ready to take your guitar skills to the next level, our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords is a great place to start.

Finally, remember that the beauty of music comes from the combination of chords to create songs. To learn more about this, check out our tutorial on common chord progressions.

Happy playing!

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