Rising fifth
in B major
Piano chord
B Augmented Piano Chord (Baug)
The B Augmented chord on piano is made of the notes B, D♯ and G. Mysterious and unresolved. Creates a sense of tension.
Tap any key to hear it.
What notes are in B Augmented?
3 notes, built 1 – 3 – ♯5 up from B.
- Notes
- B – D♯ – G
- Formula
- 1 – 3 – ♯5
- Semitones from the root
- 0 – 4 – 8
- Symbol
- Baug
- Chord type
- Augmented, 3 notes
How to play B Augmented on piano
- Right hand: B (1), D♯ (3), G (5). Fingers 1 – 3 – 5, thumb on B.
- Left hand: B (5), D♯ (3), G (1). Fingers 5 – 3 – 1, little finger on B.
Fingers are numbered 1 (thumb) to 5 (little finger) on both hands.
B Augmented inversions
Each inversion puts a different note of the chord in the bass. Written as a slash chord: Baug/D♯, Baug/G.
Can you find B Augmented?
Tap the notes on the keyboard, then check. Six chords, starting with this one.
1 / 6 Tap the notes of B Augmented (Baug)
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Any octave, any order. Each key you tap plays.
B Augmented chord FAQ
What notes are in the B Augmented chord?
B Augmented (Baug) has 3 notes: B, D♯ and G. Its formula is 1 – 3 – ♯5, counted up from B.
How do you play B Augmented on the piano?
Put your right thumb on B and play B, D♯ and G with fingers 1 – 3 – 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 – 3 – 1, little finger on B.
What are the inversions of B Augmented?
1st inversion: D♯, G, B (Baug/D♯). 2nd inversion: G, B, D♯ (Baug/G).