Faug Ukulele Chord
Faug on ukulele is 2-1-1-0: barre the 1st fret across the C and E strings with your index finger, put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string and leave the A string open. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning.
- Notes: F, A and Db
- Frets: 2 1 1 0
- Tuning: g C E A
Faug ukulele chord details
- Type
- Augmented triad
- Also known as
- F augmented
- Formula
- 1 3 #5
- Intervals
- F (root), A (major 3rd), Db (augmented 5th)
- Notes
- F, A and Db
- Frets
- 2 1 1 0
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Faug chord
Here is the Faug chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
- Lay your index finger flat across the C and E strings at the 1st fret, a small barre.
- Leave the A string open.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Faug?
Yes: play it as x-1-1-0. Barre the 1st fret across the C and E strings with your index finger, leave the A string open and skip the g string. It uses one finger instead of two. You give up the g string, but every note of the chord is still there, so it works in any song. Use it while the main shape is still settling, then go back to the full voicing for the bigger sound.
What notes are in the Faug chord?
The Faug chord is built from three notes: F, A and Db (the root, major 3rd and augmented 5th). On the ukulele the A is doubled, so you get a nice full sound. That raised fifth gives an augmented chord an eerie, unsettled shimmer, like the music is about to lift somewhere unexpected.
Ukulele songs that use the Faug chord
Want to go further?
Once Faug feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try F7, Fmaj7, Fm and F. Augmented chords are color chords, dropped in for a moment of tension before the music moves on. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.