Bbaug chord (B flat augmented) on piano
Bbaug (B flat augmented) has three notes: B flat, D and F sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, #5.
Bbaug inversions and fingering
Bb D F# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
D F# Bb · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
F# Bb D · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Bbaug |
|---|---|
| Also written | Bb+, Bb(#5) |
| Notes | Bb D F# |
| Formula | 1 3 #5 |
| Intervals | root, major third, minor sixth |
| Type | Augmented chord |
Bbaug across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (3), F#3 (sharp 5), Bb3 (1), D4 (3), F#4 (sharp 5), Bb4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Bbaug chord?
Bbaug (B flat augmented) has three notes: B flat, D and F sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, #5. Bb is the root, D is the major third and F# is the minor sixth.
How do you play Bbaug on piano?
Play Bb, D and F# together. Root position: Bb D F# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What is the difference between Bbaug and Bb?
Bbaug and Bb share Bb and D. Bbaug has F#, the sharp 5th, where Bb has F, the 5th.