F Augmented Bass Chord
All positions and voicings on the fretboard
F Augmented filtered by fret:
No playable voicings found for this chord on bass. This chord type requires more notes than the bass guitar's 4 strings can voice. Try a simpler chord type.
F Augmented — chord details
The F Augmented chord is made up of the following notes: F, A, C#.
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5A.
The diagrams above show every voicing and chord variation for F Augmented on bass guitar. Use the fret filter to narrow down voicings within a specific fret range — ideal for bass lines, chord fills, and double stops.
F augmented is formed by stacking two major thirds, resulting in a root, major third, and augmented fifth — notes F, A, C# with intervals 1P, 3M, 5A. This symmetrical structure means there are only four unique augmented triads. The raised fifth creates an unsettling, dreamlike tension that yearns for resolution. Augmented chords appear in transitions, chromatic passages, and anywhere composers want to inject surprise and instability.
How to Play F Augmented
F aug can be voiced in multiple ways depending on your instrument and musical context. Experiment with different inversions and positions to find voicings that connect smoothly to surrounding chords in your progression.
F Augmented in Progressions
F augmented frequently appears as a chromatic passing chord, especially as a modified V chord that resolves to the I. In F major, the augmented chord on V creates an intensified dominant function. It is also found in whole-tone based progressions and chromatic mediants.
Common Substitutions
F7#5 or Aaug can substitute, maintaining the augmented tension while adding harmonic interest.
Difficulty: This is an advanced chord on guitar — it requires precise finger placement and usually a barre or uncommon shape.