Eaug chord (E augmented) on piano
Eaug (E augmented) has three notes: E, G sharp and B sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, #5.
Eaug inversions and fingering
E G# B# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
G# B# E · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
B# E G# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Eaug |
|---|---|
| Also written | E+, E(#5) |
| Notes | E G# B# |
| Formula | 1 3 #5 |
| Intervals | root, major third, minor sixth |
| Type | Augmented chord |
Eaug across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: B#3 (sharp 5), E3 (1), G#3 (3), B#4 (sharp 5), E4 (1), G#4 (3), B#5 (sharp 5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Eaug chord?
Eaug (E augmented) has three notes: E, G sharp and B sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, #5. E is the root, G# is the major third and B# is the minor sixth.
How do you play Eaug on piano?
Play E, G# and B# together. Root position: E G# B# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What is the difference between Eaug and E?
Eaug and E share E and G#. Eaug has B#, the sharp 5th, where E has B, the 5th.