Accessible Page: F Augmented Fifth Guitar Chord (Faug) | Easy Ways to Play It

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 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 2 of the G and B strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the D string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the A string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 2

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 3

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the high E string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the G string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the B string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the D string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

Audio file

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F aug Description

Welcome to our detailed tutorial about the F aug chord, a member of the Augmented Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes F, A, and C#. The building blocks of this chord are the intervals 1, 3, and #5, which correspond to the Root, Major Third, and Augmented Fifth, respectively.

Understanding the F aug chord requires a solid grasp of musical intervals, as these are the foundation of chord construction. You can delve deeper into this topic by checking out our comprehensive tutorial about fretboard intervals.

When it comes to constructing chords, the F aug chord is a great example of how stacking intervals can create unique and beautiful sounds. To learn more about this process, our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals is a fantastic resource.

Playing the F aug chord involves specific fretboard patterns and chord diagrams, which are designed to visually represent the tones that make up the chord. If you're interested in understanding how these diagrams are created and how to read them, our tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it is a must-read.

Once you've mastered the F aug chord, you'll be ready to explore more advanced chords. Our tutorial about intermediate guitar chords can guide you through this next stage of your guitar journey.

Enjoy learning about the rich and complex world of guitar chords, and happy playing!

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