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Learn the F# Augmented 7th Chord on PianoF#aug7Augmented 7th

Raised 5th with b7

Chord Information

Learn how to play F#aug7 on piano

Notes in Chord

F#
A#
D
E

Intervals

1
M3
A5
m7

Inversion

Notes (bottom to top): F#4 - A#4 - D5 - E5

Right Hand Fingering

Fingers: 1-2-3-5
1=thumb, 2=index
3=middle, 4=ring, 5=pinky

Interactive Piano

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G
A
B
C
D
E
F
F#
G#
A#
C#
D#

How to Play F#aug7 on Piano

  1. Place your thumb on F#.
  2. Place your index finger on A#.
  3. Place your middle finger on D.
  4. Place your pinky finger on E.
  5. Press all keys simultaneously to hear the F#aug7 chord.

Recommended fingering: 1-2-3-5 (right hand)

F#aug7 Chord Inversions

The F#aug7 chord can be played in different inversions:

Root Position

F# - A# - D - E (bass note: F#)

First Inversion

A# - D - E - F# (bass note: A#)

Second Inversion

D - E - F# - A# (bass note: D)

Common Chord Progressions Using F#aug7

ii-V-I Jazz Progression

Common chord progression

G#m7F#aug7C#maj7

I-vi-ii-V Progression

Common chord progression

C#maj7A#m7G#m7F#aug7

Practice Tips for F#aug7

  • Start slowly and focus on pressing all keys simultaneously for a clean sound.
  • Practice transitioning between F#aug7 and other common chords to build muscle memory.
  • Listen carefully to how the seventh interval creates tension and color in the chord.
  • Practice resolving this chord to its natural target chords in progressions.

Quick Reference

Root NoteF#
Qualityaugmented7
NotesF#-A#-D-E
Fingering1-2-3-5
Categoryseventh

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