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F♯ augmented scale on ukulele
F♯ augmented contains F♯, G♯♯, A♯, C♯, C♯♯, and E♯. Box 1 places the root on string 3, fret 6 and string 2, fret 2.
How it is built
Formula 1, ♯2, 3, 5, ♯5, 7
How do you play the F♯ augmented scale on ukulele?
F♯ augmented in box 1 runs from fret 1 to fret 4, 8 notes across 4 strings, from C♯ on the C string at fret 1 up to C♯ on the A string at fret 4. The root falls on the E string at fret 2.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 2, 3 | G♯♯, A♯ |
| 3 (C) | 1, 2 | C♯, C♯♯ |
| 2 (E) | 1, 2 | E♯, F♯ |
| 1 (A) | 1, 4 | A♯, C♯ |
Box 2 · frets 6–9
F♯ augmented in box 2 runs from fret 6 to fret 9, 8 notes across 4 strings, from F♯ on the C string at fret 6 up to F♯ on the A string at fret 9. The root falls on the C string at fret 6 and the A string at fret 9.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 6, 7 | C♯, C♯♯ |
| 3 (C) | 6, 9 | F♯, G♯♯ |
| 2 (E) | 6, 9 | A♯, C♯ |
| 1 (A) | 8, 9 | E♯, F♯ |
Box 3 · frets 9–12
F♯ augmented in box 3 runs from fret 9 to fret 12, 8 notes across 4 strings, from G♯♯ on the C string at fret 9 up to G♯♯ on the A string at fret 12. The root falls on the G string at fret 11 and the A string at fret 9.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 10, 11 | E♯, F♯ |
| 3 (C) | 9, 10 | G♯♯, A♯ |
| 2 (E) | 9, 10 | C♯, C♯♯ |
| 1 (A) | 9, 12 | F♯, G♯♯ |
Why it sounds like that
F♯ augmented is built from the augmented scale formula: 1, ♯2, 3, 5, ♯5, 7. It shares its major 7th and augmented 5th with F♯ harmonic minor, but the ♯2 replaces the natural 2nd. Compare it with F♯ harmonic minor to hear the difference.
When to use it
Use F♯ augmented over F♯ major or F♯ minor when you want a raised second and fifth. It fits the key of A major and its relative minor D♯ minor. The scale suits jazz and fusion lines that need a leading tone into F♯.
Which position to practise
Practise Box 1 first. The root on string 3, fret 6 keeps the hand low and the pattern compact.
Common questions
What notes are in F♯ augmented?
F♯ augmented contains F♯, G♯♯, A♯, C♯, C♯♯, and E♯. The scale has a major 7th and an augmented 5th. It is a six-note scale. It is also spelled G♭ in enharmonic notation for the same sounding root.
Which chords does F♯ augmented fit?
F♯ augmented fits F♯ major and F♯ minor chords. It also works over A augmented and C♯ augmented. Use it when the harmony has a raised second or fifth.
Is F♯ augmented the same as F♯ harmonic minor?
F♯ augmented differs from F♯ harmonic minor by one note: the ♯2 replaces the natural 2nd. Both scales share the major 7th and augmented 5th. The ♯2 gives F♯ augmented its distinctive colour.