Finger Positions

Root Note D

Name D augmented over F

Intervals 1P-3M-5A

Relative Minor Bm

Notes F, D, F#, A#

Aliases Daug, D+, D+5, D^#5

How to play the Daug/F Chord

The Daug/F is a fundamental augmented chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the D augmented over F is built using the 1P, 3M, 5A intervals. In the key of D Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Daug/F chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

D → A → Bm → G

vi-IV-I-V

Bm → G → D → A

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to D helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

D Em F#m G A Bm C#dim

7ths

Dmaj7 Em7 F#m7 Gmaj7 A7 Bm7 C#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Flat Six Pentatonic Whole Tone Pentatonic Lydian #5p Pentatonic Augmented Mystery #1 Six Tone Symmetric Whole Tone Locrian Major Double Harmonic Lydian Altered Mixolydian B6 Lydian Augmented Ultralocrian Augmented Heptatonic Leading Whole Tone

* 15 scales found containing the notes F, D, F#, A#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Daug/F chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 65, 62, 66, 70

Frequencies (Hz)

349.2282314330039, 293.6647679174076, 369.9944227116344, 466.1637615180899