Baug chord (B augmented) on piano
Baug (B augmented) has three notes: B, D sharp and F double sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, #5.
Baug inversions and fingering
B D# F## · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
D# F## B · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
F## B D# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Baug |
|---|---|
| Also written | B+, B(#5) |
| Notes | B D# F## |
| Formula | 1 3 #5 |
| Intervals | root, major third, minor sixth |
| Type | Augmented chord |
Baug across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D#3 (3), F##3 (sharp 5), B3 (1), D#4 (3), F##4 (sharp 5), B4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Baug chord?
Baug (B augmented) has three notes: B, D sharp and F double sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, #5. B is the root, D# is the major third and F## is the minor sixth.
How do you play Baug on piano?
Play B, D# and F## together. Root position: B D# F## · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What is the difference between Baug and B?
Baug and B share B and D#. Baug has F##, the sharp 5th, where B has F#, the 5th.