Eaug chord
E augmented
C4
E
G#
B#
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Notes
- ER
- G#3
- B##5
Formula: R – 3 – #5
Eaug inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Eaug
C4
E
G#
B#
1st inversion Eaug/G#
C4
G#
B#
E
2nd inversion Eaug/B#
B#
E
G#
C6
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FAQ
What notes are in the Eaug chord?
The E augmented chord (Eaug) has 3 notes: E, G# and B#.
How do you play Eaug on the piano?
Put your right hand on E, G# and B#, starting from E. 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).