Faug7 Ukulele Chord
Faug7 on ukulele is 2-3-1-4: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string and your little finger on the 4th fret of the A string. It is a four-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast.
- Notes: F, A, Db and Eb
- Frets: 2 3 1 4
- Tuning: g C E A
Faug7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Augmented 7th
- Also known as
- F augmented seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 #5 b7
- Intervals
- F (root), A (major 3rd), Db (augmented 5th), Eb (minor 7th)
- Notes
- F, A, Db and Eb
- Frets
- 2 3 1 4
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Faug7 chord
Here is the Faug7 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string.
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Put your little finger on the 4th fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Faug7?
Not really. 2-3-1-4 is already the simplest playable shape for Faug7 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Faug7 chord?
The Faug7 chord is built from four notes: F, A, Db and Eb (the root, major 3rd, augmented 5th and minor 7th). That flat seventh makes a dominant 7th restless. It leans forward and wants to resolve to the next chord, which is why it turns up all over blues and folk. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Want to go further?
Once Faug7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try F7, Fmaj7, Fm and F. Faug7 pairs most often with C, Bb and Dm, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.