Aaug chord (A augmented) on piano
Aaug (A augmented) has three notes: A, C sharp and E sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, #5.
Aaug inversions and fingering
A C# E# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
C# E# A · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
E# A C# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Aaug |
|---|---|
| Also written | A+, A(#5) |
| Notes | A C# E# |
| Formula | 1 3 #5 |
| Intervals | root, major third, minor sixth |
| Type | Augmented chord |
Aaug across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C#3 (3), E#3 (sharp 5), A3 (1), C#4 (3), E#4 (sharp 5), A4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Aaug chord?
Aaug (A augmented) has three notes: A, C sharp and E sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, #5. A is the root, C# is the major third and E# is the minor sixth.
How do you play Aaug on piano?
Play A, C# and E# together. Root position: A C# E# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What is the difference between Aaug and A?
Aaug and A share A and C#. Aaug has E#, the sharp 5th, where A has E, the 5th.