Faug chord with F Whole Tone scale

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

Faug 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 Faug

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

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Faug — E shape, frets 0–5
XX13#51234567
Faug — D shape, frets 2–7
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Faug — C shape, frets 4–9
XX113#5789101112
Faug — A shape, frets 7–12
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Faug — G shape, frets 9–14

Other scales for Faug

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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