Finger Positions

Root Note F

Name F augmented over A#

Intervals 1P-3M-5A

Relative Minor Dm

Notes A#, F, A, C#

Aliases Faug, F+, F+5, F^#5

How to play the Faug/A# Chord

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

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Faug/A# chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

F → C → Dm → Bb

vi-IV-I-V

Dm → Bb → F → C

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

F Gm Am Bb C Dm Edim

7ths

Fmaj7 Gm7 Am7 Bbmaj7 C7 Dm7 Em7b5

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 A#, F, A, C#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Faug/A# chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 70, 65, 69, 61

Frequencies (Hz)

466.1637615180899, 349.2282314330039, 440, 277.1826309768721