F Augmented Ukulele Chord
All positions and voicings on the fretboard
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No playable voicings found for this chord on ukulele. This chord type requires more notes than the ukulele's 4 strings can voice. Try a simpler chord type or use the guitar chord finder.
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 ukulele. Use the fret filter to narrow down voicings within a specific fret range — perfect for finding comfortable positions when composing or arranging.
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
On ukulele, F aug is played using a compact voicing that takes advantage of the instrument's four strings and re-entrant tuning. The smaller fretboard means voicings are generally easier to reach than on guitar, though some extended chords require creative fingering solutions across the short scale length.
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: On ukulele, this chord is intermediate — it may require barre technique or an unusual finger stretch.