F#aug chord with F# Whole Tone scale

Pairing the F#aug chord (Augmented) with the F# Whole Tone scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

F#aug chord formula

Interval formula: 1 3 #5. An augmented triad — root, major 3rd and sharp 5th. A symmetric, hanging chord with no clear rest.

F# Whole Tone scale formula

Formula: 1 2 3 #4 #5 b7. Classification: symmetric.

Fretboard voicings for F#aug

Curated F#aug shapes that sit naturally inside the F# Whole Tone scale.

XX131#5123456
F#aug — E shape, frets 1–6
XX13#51345678
F#aug — D shape, frets 3–8
X3#51315678910
F#aug — C shape, frets 5–10
XX113#58910111213
F#aug — A shape, frets 8–13
X13#531101112131415
F#aug — G shape, frets 10–15

Other scales for F#aug

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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