Faug guitar chord (F Augmented)

Symbols: aug, "+"

Steps: 1-3-#5

Notes: F-A-C#

The F augmented chord stands out with its striking and unresolved quality. Constructed from the notes F, A and C# (root, major third, and augmented fifth), it introduces a unique tension that’s ideal for adding drama or unexpected shifts in your music. Below, you'll find six variations how to play the "F aug" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Press the E (1st) string on the 1st fret with your index finger
Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret using your pinky
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

Press the E (1st) string on the 5th fret with your index finger
Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret using your pinky
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Place your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret and press down
Use your index finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 6th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 7th fret with your ring finger
With your pinky, press down on the A (5th) string at the 8th fret
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 4

Press the E (1st) string on the 9th fret with your index finger
Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret using your pinky
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering the 2nd to the 3rd strings
Press the D (4th) string on the 11th fret with your middle finger
With your ring finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 12th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 13th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string

Variation 6

Press the E (1st) string on the 13th fret with your index finger
Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 15th fret using your pinky
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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