G#aug chord on piano
G Sharp Augmented, also written Abaug. Notes: G#, C and E.
How to play G#aug
- Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C and E 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
G#aug inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G# · C · E1st inversion
C · E · G#2nd inversion
E · G# · CNotes 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 G#+. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B# and D##; B# is the same key as C and D## is the same key as E.
More G# chords
All G# piano chordsaugmented chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#aug chord?
G#aug (G sharp augmented) is made of three notes: G# (root), C (major third) and E (augmented fifth).
How do you play G#aug on piano?
Play G#, C and E 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 G#aug?
Root position: G# C E. 1st inversion: C E G#. 2nd inversion: E G# 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.