Eaug chord on piano
E Augmented. Notes: E, G# and C.
How to play Eaug
- Find E at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G# and C 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
Eaug inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
E · G# · C1st inversion
G# · C · E2nd inversion
C · E · G#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 E+. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled E, G# and B#; B# is the same key as C.
More E chords
All E piano chordsaugmented chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Eaug chord?
Eaug (E augmented) is made of three notes: E (root), G# (major third) and C (augmented fifth).
How do you play Eaug on piano?
Play E, G# and C 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 Eaug?
Root position: E G# C. 1st inversion: G# C E. 2nd inversion: C E 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.