Aaug chord on piano
A Augmented. Notes: A, C# and F.
How to play Aaug
- Find A just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C# and F above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
Aaug inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
A · C# · F1st inversion
C# · F · A2nd inversion
F · A · C#Notes and theory
The augmented triad raises the fifth of a major chord. It sounds suspenseful and leads nicely into the next chord. The formula is 1 3 #5, and you will also see it written as A+. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A, C# and E#; E# is the same key as F.
More A chords
All A piano chordsaugmented chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Aaug chord?
Aaug (A augmented) is made of three notes: A (root), C# (major third) and F (augmented fifth).
How do you play Aaug on piano?
Play A, C# and F together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of Aaug?
Root position: A C# F. 1st inversion: C# F A. 2nd inversion: F A C#.
What does a augmented chord sound like?
The augmented triad raises the fifth of a major chord. It sounds suspenseful and leads nicely into the next chord.