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F♯ augmented chord

How to play F♯aug on the piano: the 3 notes, where they sit on the keyboard, fingering and inversions.

F♯root A♯major 3rd C𝄪sharp 5th
Symbol
F♯aug
Notes
F♯ – A♯ – C𝄪
Formula
R – 3 – ♯5
Fingering
RH 1–3–5 · LH 5–3–1

The F♯ augmented chord is made of F♯ – A♯ – C𝄪 (formula R – 3 – ♯5). With the right hand use fingers 1, 3 and 5 (thumb, middle, little finger); with the left hand use 5, 3 and 1.

F♯aug inversions

The same notes in a different order. Tap a keyboard to hear each one.

Root position

F♯ – A♯ – C𝄪

1st inversion

A♯ – C𝄪 – F♯

2nd inversion

C𝄪 – F♯ – A♯