Finger Positions

Root Note E

Name E minor augmented over F

Intervals 1P-3m-5A

Relative Minor C#m

Notes F, E, G, C

Aliases Em#5, E-#5, Em+

How to play the Em#5/F Chord

The Em#5/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 E minor augmented over F is built using the 1P, 3m, 5A intervals. In the key of E Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Em#5/F chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

E → B → C#m → A

vi-IV-I-V

C#m → A → E → B

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

E F#m G#m A B C#m D#dim

7ths

Emaj7 F#m7 G#m7 Amaj7 B7 C#m7 D#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Minor Harmonic Minor Diminished Phrygian Locrian Vietnamese 1 Pelog Hirajoshi Malkos Raga Augmented Altered Locrian #2 Ultralocrian Augmented Heptatonic Balinese

* 15 scales found containing the notes F, E, G, C.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Em#5/F chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 65, 64, 67, 60

Frequencies (Hz)

349.2282314330039, 329.6275569128699, 391.99543598174927, 261.6255653005986