F Augmented Chord
The F Augmented chord is a augmented chord built on the root note F. Its notes are F, A and D♭.
Augmented chords feel floaty and uncertain. Raising the fifth of a major triad creates a symmetrical chord with no clear home, perfect for transitions and dreamy film score moments.
F Augmented on piano
To play F Augmented on piano, place your right-hand thumb on F, middle finger on A, and little finger on D♭. Press all keys at the same time and listen for a clear, balanced sound. Practice switching to and from this chord slowly, then with a metronome at a comfortable tempo.
F Augmented on guitar
On guitar, F Augmented is commonly played with the voicing shown above. If the chord contains barred notes, keep your index finger flat across the fretboard and curve the other fingers so they do not mute the open strings. Strum only the strings marked as active in the diagram for the cleanest tone.
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F Augmented chord notes
| Degree | Interval | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | 0 | F |
| 3 | Major third | 4 | A |
| ♯5 | Minor sixth | 8 | D♭(Db) |
How to use the F Augmented chord
The F Augmented chord is built from a root, a major third and an augmented fifth. Starting from the root F, stack the intervals to get the complete chord: F, A and D♭. Learning the formula is the fastest way to transpose the chord to any other key.
Augmented chords show up in jazz, bossa nova, film scores and psychedelic rock. They are often used as a brief transition chord, for example between I and vi in a major key.
Common progressions
The F Augmented chord works beautifully in these progressions. Click a chord name to jump to its page.
Scales that contain F+
These scales include F+ as one of their diatonic chords. Use them to find melodies and improvisation ideas that fit perfectly.
Related chords to F Augmented
Once you are comfortable with F Augmented, explore neighbouring chords to unlock new progressions. The chords below share notes, keys or functions with F Augmented and are a natural next step in your practice.
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