F# Augmented 7th
Introduction
Enharmonic equivalent: FāÆ is enharmonically equivalent to Gā. See Gb Augmented 7th.
Notes
F# Augmented 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | F#4 ā A#4 ā D5 ā E5 |
| 1st Inversion | A#4 ā D5 ā E5 ā F#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | D5 ā E5 ā F#5 ā A#5 |
| 3rd Inversion | F#4 ā A#4 ā D5 ā E4 |
Key Signature
The key of F# Augmented 7th has 6 sharps: FāÆ, CāÆ, GāÆ, DāÆ, AāÆ, EāÆ.
Theory: Intervals
The F# Augmented 7th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-A5-m7 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-A5-m7 show the distance between each note in the chord.
F# Augmented 7th ā Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the F# Augmented 7th chord?
F# Augmented 7th is built from the F# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the F# Augmented 7th chord used in music?
F# Augmented 7th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Augmented 7th).
What is the fingering for F# Augmented 7th?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of F# Augmented 7th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
Practice Tips
- Dominant with raised fifth.
- Resolves to the tonic.
- Whole-tone scale colour.
- Jazz altered dominant.
- Compare with F#7 and F#aug.
- Creates forward motion.