F sharp augmented guitar chord (F#aug)
Also written Gbaug (G flat augmented)
An augmented chord stacks two major thirds, with an augmented fifth. Strange and floating, it often works as a transition between two chords.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 2
Position 2 fret 4
Position 3 fret 9
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| F♯ (F sharp) | root |
| A♯ (A sharp) | major third |
| C♯♯ (C double sharp) | augmented fifth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – #5 · F♯ – A♯ – C♯♯
A progression with this chord
The augmented chord connects the major chord to the chord built on the fourth.