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F augmented major 7th chord on ukulele (FaugMaj7)

Also written FaugMaj7, FaugM7 or F+M7

Ukulele · FaugM7/E inversion · 2-4-1-4

F augmented major 7th contains F, A, C♯ and E. The default voicing spans three frets with a wide stretch between the index and pinky fingers.

FaugM7/E inversion · 2-4-1-42-4-1-4

Positions on the neck1 of 5

How it’s built

F1Root

A3Major 3rd

C♯♯5Augmented 5th

E7Major 7th

Formula 1, 3, ♯5, 7

Positions on the neck1 of 5

Inversions

The same three notes, with a different one in the bass.

Root positionF–A–C♯–EFaugMaj7Bass F

First inversionA–C♯–E–FFaugMaj7/ABass A

Second inversionC♯–E–F–AFaugMaj7/C♯Bass C♯

Third inversionE–F–A–C♯FaugMaj7/EBass E

Why it sounds like that

F augmented major 7th is built from the formula 1, 3, ♯5, 7. The augmented 5th, C♯, gives the chord its distinctive sharpened color, while the major 7th, E, adds a leading tone. Compare it to F major 7th, which has a perfect 5th.

What goes wrong with F augmented major 7th?

Check that the pinky does not mute the E string.
Ensure the ring finger does not touch the A string.

When to use it

F augmented major 7th works as a passing chord in F major progressions, often moving to F major or F minor. Its tense, unresolved quality suits jazz and modern classical passages. Try it before F major or F minor.

Changing to and from F augmented major 7th

Sliding the shape up one fret to the 2nd fret gives F♯ augmented major 7th.
Sliding the shape up two frets to the 3rd fret gives G augmented major 7th.

Which voicing to use

The default E inversion keeps the bass on E, giving a bright, compact sound. The A inversion at frets 9-9-9-8 places A in the bass for a darker, more dissonant edge. The 5th fret voicing puts the root F in the bass, offering a full, balanced register.

How do you play an F augmented major 7th chord on ukulele?

FaugM7/E inversion · 2-4-1-4

Intermediate● On the diagram

F augmented major 7th is played at the 1st fret as 2 4 1 4: middle finger on the G string at fret 2, ring finger on the C string at fret 4, index finger on the E string at fret 1 and pinky finger on the A string at fret 4.

Tip — The pinky must reach the 4th fret on the A string while the index holds the 1st fret on the E string, creating a wide stretch.

String-by-string breakdown

String	Fret	Finger	Note
4 (G)	2	2	A (3)
3 (C)	4	3	E (7)
2 (E)	1	1	F (1)
1 (A)	4	4	C♯ (♯5)

FaugM7/E inversion · 2-5-0-4

Intermediate

F augmented major 7th is played in open position as 2 5 0 4: index finger on the G string at fret 2, ring finger on the C string at fret 5 and middle finger on the A string at fret 4. The E string rings open.

String-by-string breakdown

String	Fret	Finger	Note
4 (G)	2	1	A (3)
3 (C)	5	3	F (1)
2 (E)	open	—	E (7)
1 (A)	4	2	C♯ (♯5)

5th fret

Intermediate

F augmented major 7th is played at the 5th fret as 6 5 5 7: ring finger on the G string at fret 6, index finger on the C string at fret 5, middle finger on the E string at fret 5 and pinky finger on the A string at fret 7.

String-by-string breakdown

String	Fret	Finger	Note
4 (G)	6	3	C♯ (♯5)
3 (C)	5	1	F (1)
2 (E)	5	2	A (3)
1 (A)	7	4	E (7)

FaugM7/A inversion

Intermediate

F augmented major 7th is played at the 8th fret as 9 9 9 8: middle finger on the G string at fret 9, ring finger on the C string at fret 9, pinky finger on the E string at fret 9 and index finger on the A string at fret 8.

String-by-string breakdown

String	Fret	Finger	Note
4 (G)	9	2	E (7)
3 (C)	9	3	A (3)
2 (E)	9	4	C♯ (♯5)
1 (A)	8	1	F (1)

FaugM7/E inversion · 6-5-0-0

Intermediate

F augmented major 7th is played in open position as 6 5 0 0: middle finger on the G string at fret 6 and index finger on the C string at fret 5. The E and A strings ring open.

String-by-string breakdown

String	Fret	Finger	Note
4 (G)	6	2	C♯ (♯5)
3 (C)	5	1	F (1)
2 (E)	open	—	E (7)
1 (A)	open	—	A (3)

Common questions

How is F augmented major 7th written?

F augmented major 7th is written F+M7, M7#5, maj+7 or FaugM7.

What is the difference between F augmented major 7th and F augmented?

F augmented major 7th adds the major 7th E to the F augmented triad. This gives it a leading tone that F augmented lacks.

Why does the default voicing have no open strings?

The default voicing frets all four strings to allow the chord to be moved up the neck. This also gives a consistent tone across the strings.

String

Fret

Finger

Note

4 (G)

A (3)

3 (C)

E (7)

2 (E)

F (1)

1 (A)

C♯ (♯5)

String

Fret

Finger

Note

4 (G)

A (3)

3 (C)

F (1)

2 (E)

open

—

E (7)

1 (A)

C♯ (♯5)

String

Fret

Finger

Note

4 (G)

C♯ (♯5)

3 (C)

F (1)

2 (E)

A (3)

1 (A)

E (7)

String

Fret

Finger

Note

4 (G)

E (7)

3 (C)

A (3)

2 (E)

C♯ (♯5)

1 (A)

F (1)

String

Fret

Finger

Note

4 (G)

C♯ (♯5)

3 (C)

F (1)

2 (E)

open

—

E (7)

1 (A)

open

—

A (3)