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F augmented major 7th chord on ukulele (FaugMaj7)
Also called or written FaugMaj7, FaugM7, F+M7, FM7#5, Fmaj+7, F augmented major seventh or F major seventh sharp five
F augmented major 7th contains F, A, C♯, and E. The default voicing spans frets 5–7 and requires a stretch between the index and pinky.
How it is built
Formula 1, 3, ♯5, 7
How do you play an F augmented major 7th chord on ukulele?
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.
Full note and interval 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) |
AdvancedThe pinky must reach fret 7 on the 1st string while the index and middle fingers hold fret 5, requiring a wide stretch.
FaugM7/A inversion
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.
Full note and interval 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) |
Why it sounds like that
F augmented major 7th is built from 1, 3, ♯5, and 7. The augmented 5th C♯ gives the chord its bright, tense quality. Compared to F major 7th, only the fifth is raised a semitone.
What goes wrong with F augmented major 7th?
- The pinky collapses and mutes the 1st string instead of fretting fret 7 cleanly.
- The index finger leans on the 4th string, causing fret 6 to buzz.
When to use it
Use the supplied linked chords to hear its tension without adding unsupported harmony. F augmented major 7th suits jazz and cinematic textures where the raised fifth adds tension. Try F augmented major 7th before F major or F major 7th.
Changing to and from F augmented major 7th
- Slide the shape down two frets to the 3rd fret to reach E♭ augmented major 7th.
Which voicing to use
The FaugM7/C♯ inversion places C♯ in the bass for a darker, unstable sound. The FaugM7/E inversion, with E in the bass, is brighter and more resolved.
Other F chords
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 major 7th?
F augmented major 7th has a raised fifth, C♯, while F major 7th has C natural. The raised fifth creates a more dissonant, tense sound.
Why does F augmented major 7th have no tritone?
F augmented major 7th contains no tritone because the interval between A and E is a perfect fifth, not a diminished fifth.