Aaug chord
A augmented
C4
A
C5
C#
E#
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Notes
- AR
- C#3
- E##5
Formula: R – 3 – #5
Aaug inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Aaug
C4
A
C5
C#
E#
1st inversion Aaug/C#
C5
C#
E#
A
C6
2nd inversion Aaug/E#
C5
E#
A
C6
C#
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FAQ
What notes are in the Aaug chord?
The A augmented chord (Aaug) has 3 notes: A, C# and E#.
How do you play Aaug on the piano?
Put your right hand on A, C# and E#, starting from A. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a augmented chord?
R – 3 – #5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 8).