Abaug chord (A flat augmented) on piano
Abaug (A flat augmented) has three notes: A flat, C and E. Its formula is 1, 3, #5.
Abaug inversions and fingering
Ab C E · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
C E Ab · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
E Ab C · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Abaug |
|---|---|
| Also written | Ab+, Ab(#5) |
| Notes | Ab C E |
| Formula | 1 3 #5 |
| Intervals | root, major third, minor sixth |
| Type | Augmented chord |
Abaug across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (3), E3 (sharp 5), Ab3 (1), C4 (3), E4 (sharp 5), Ab4 (1), C5 (3).
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Questions
What notes are in the Abaug chord?
Abaug (A flat augmented) has three notes: A flat, C and E. Its formula is 1, 3, #5. Ab is the root, C is the major third and E is the minor sixth.
How do you play Abaug on piano?
Play Ab, C and E together. Root position: Ab C E · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What is the difference between Abaug and Ab?
Abaug and Ab share Ab and C. Abaug has E, the sharp 5th, where Ab has Eb, the 5th.