Faug Guitar Chord

Faug guitar chord: see the fingering, compare positions, and hear it before you play.

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Shape 1/2

Chord shapes:(2 positions)

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Shape D

Arpeggio for this shape

P - m - i - m · Alternating Folk (4/4 · 4 notes · Level 1)

The 1st string repeats the F of the 4th. This pattern leaves it out. All 6 arpeggios

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What sets Faug apart

Faug is built from F, A and C#. F is the root, A the major third and C# the sharp fifth. Said aloud, its notes are F, A and C sharp. Its three notes are four semitones apart. Move the shape four frets and you land on the same notes again.

From the low string to the high one you hear F, A, C# and F. F rings twice across the four strings, and it is the root. The lowest and highest notes are both F, one octave apart, on strings 4 and 1.

Faug is a closed shape with no open strings. Move it to another fret and the chord changes, but the fingering stays. Strings 6 and 5 are not played. Everything fits between frets 1 and 3. The second shape on this page starts at fret 6.

From Faug to Fmaj7 only two strings change, 2 and 1. It shares two notes with Dm, F and A. Going to F, three positions stay the same.

Chord Progressions

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Recommended practice sequences

01C C - Am - Dm - G7 02G G - Em - Am - D7 03D D - Bm - Em - A7 04A A - F#m - Bm - E7

Music Theory & Formula

Component notes and harmonic structure (Faug)

Formula: Augmented Triad (1 - 3 - ♯5)

Constituent chord intervals:

F 1A 3C# ♯5

Root Bass (Fundamental String)4th String (D) • Fret 3 (F)

String Control (Muted & Active)4 / 6 • 2 X Muted

2 Fretboard Positions

Other fretboard positions for Faug:

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Shape D

Standard Position

4 / 6 stringsRoot: 4th String (D)

String Control (Muted & Active):

6th String (Low E)

×Muted

Do not play

5th String (A)

×Muted

Do not play

Root

4th String (D)

Fret 3Finger 4

FDegree 1

3rd String (G)

Fret 2Finger 2

ADegree 3

2nd String (B)

Fret 2Finger 3

1st String (High E)

Fret 1Finger 1

FDegree 1

Placement tip: Press: 4th String (D) at fret 3 with your Pinky finger, 3rd String (G) at fret 2 with your Middle finger, 2nd String (B) at fret 2 with your Ring finger, 1st String (High E) at fret 1 with your Index finger. Don't play: 6th String (Low E), 5th String (A).

Fret 8

Inversion

4 / 6 stringsRoot: 5th String (A)

String Control (Muted & Active):

6th String (Low E)

×Muted

Do not play

Root

5th String (A)

Fret 8Finger 4

FDegree 1

4th String (D)

Fret 7Finger 3

ADegree 3

3rd String (G)

Fret 6Finger 1

2nd String (B)

Fret 6Finger 2

FDegree 1

1st String (High E)

×Muted

Do not play

Placement tip: Press: 5th String (A) at fret 8 with your Pinky finger, 4th String (D) at fret 7 with your Ring finger, 3rd String (G) at fret 6 with your Index finger, 2nd String (B) at fret 6 with your Middle finger. Don't play: 6th String (Low E), 1st String (High E).

Biomechanics & Posture

Ergonomic tips to play without tension or fatigue (Faug)

Standard Position

The shape in numbers

Item	In this chord
Frets	1 to 3
Fretting fingers	4
Open	none
Muted	6th and 5th

What every chord shares is in the fingering reading.

Transitions & Pivot Fingers

Most common chord transitions from Faug

Listen: Faug → F · Dm · Bb

Faug
F
Faug
Dm
Faug
Bb

Faug → F01

Pivot / Anchor Finger:3 shared positions

Stay in place

string 4, fret 3
string 3, fret 2
string 1, fret 1

Move

string 6, fret 1
string 5, fret 3
string 2, fret 1

Faug → Dm02

Pivot / Anchor Finger:2 fingers stay

Stay in place

finger 2: string 3, fret 2
finger 1: string 1, fret 1

Move

finger 3: string 2, fret 3

Faug → Bb03

Pivot / Anchor Finger:2 shared positions

Stay in place

string 4, fret 3
string 1, fret 1

Move

string 5, fret 1
string 3, fret 3
string 2, fret 3

Faug in every key

This chord type does not belong naturally to a major or minor scale: it is used as colour or passing tension.

Main shape at a glance

Difficulty: 3/5
Highest fret: 3
Frets the hand covers: 3
Barre: No
Strings that ring: 4/6
Fretting fingers: 4

Faug on other instruments

PianoThe same notes on the keyboard.All togetherHear guitar, piano, bass and violin together.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the chord (Faug)

The questions that come up most when playing this chord

Which strings are played and which are muted in the Faug chord?

To play the Faug chord on guitar, only 4 strings are played, from string 4 to string 1. Muted strings must be gently dampened with the fleshy side of a fretting finger to prevent dissonance.

What is the root bass note of the Faug chord and on which string is it located?

The primary bass note of the Faug chord is its root note: F. In standard guitar tuning (EADGBe), this bass note is located on string 4 at fret 3.

When strumming or fingerpicking, strike this string first.

What notes make up the Faug chord and what is its formula?

The Faug chord is constructed using the 1 - 3 - ♯5 formula (Augmented Triad). Its constituent pitches are F, A, C#.

How do you prevent the Faug chord from buzzing or sounding muted?

To prevent the Faug chord from buzzing or sounding muted, press the strings using the tips of your fingers at a strict 90-degree hammer angle. Position each finger immediately behind the fret wire with your thumb centered behind the neck.

Study sheet · High resolution

Official Faug chord diagram

Faug guitar chord diagram with fingering for fingers 1 to 4

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