F Sharp Augmented (also written Gbaug)
F#aug is made of 3 notes: F#, A# and C## (D). Here it is in root position, with F# at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of F#aug, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from F# |
|---|---|---|
| F# | 1 | root |
| A# | 3 | major 3rd |
| C## (D) | #5 | augmented 5th |
An augmented chord raises the 5th of a major chord by a half step. It sounds dreamy and suspenseful, and it often links two chords together.