D#aug chord on piano
D Sharp Augmented, also written Ebaug. Notes: D#, G and B.
How to play D#aug
- Find D# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G and B 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
D#aug inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D# · G · B1st inversion
G · B · D#2nd inversion
B · D# · GNotes 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 D#+. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F## and A##; F## is the same key as G and A## is the same key as B.
More D# chords
All D# piano chordsaugmented chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#aug chord?
D#aug (D sharp augmented) is made of three notes: D# (root), G (major third) and B (augmented fifth).
How do you play D#aug on piano?
Play D#, G and B 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 D#aug?
Root position: D# G B. 1st inversion: G B D#. 2nd inversion: B D# G.
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.