Altered dominant
in A major
Piano chord
E Augmented 7th Piano Chord (E7♯5)
The E Augmented 7th chord on piano is made of the notes E, G♯, B♯ and D. Bold and unresolved. An augmented triad with a dominant 7th.
Tap any key to hear it.
What notes are in E Augmented 7th?
4 notes, built 1 – 3 – ♯5 – ♭7 up from E.
- Notes
- E – G♯ – B♯ – D
- Formula
- 1 – 3 – ♯5 – ♭7
- Semitones from the root
- 0 – 4 – 8 – 10
- Symbol
- E7♯5
- Chord type
- Augmented 7th, 4 notes
How to play E Augmented 7th on piano
- Right hand: E (1), G♯ (2), B♯ (3), D (5). Fingers 1 – 2 – 3 – 5, thumb on E.
- Left hand: E (5), G♯ (3), B♯ (2), D (1). Fingers 5 – 3 – 2 – 1, little finger on E.
Fingers are numbered 1 (thumb) to 5 (little finger) on both hands.
E Augmented 7th inversions
Each inversion puts a different note of the chord in the bass. Written as a slash chord: E7♯5/G♯, E7♯5/B♯, E7♯5/D.
Can you find E Augmented 7th?
Tap the notes on the keyboard, then check. Six chords, starting with this one.
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Any octave, any order. Each key you tap plays.
E Augmented 7th chord FAQ
What notes are in the E Augmented 7th chord?
E Augmented 7th (E7♯5) has 4 notes: E, G♯, B♯ and D. Its formula is 1 – 3 – ♯5 – ♭7, counted up from E.
How do you play E Augmented 7th on the piano?
Put your right thumb on E and play E, G♯, B♯ and D with fingers 1 – 2 – 3 – 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 – 3 – 2 – 1, little finger on E.
What are the inversions of E Augmented 7th?
1st inversion: G♯, B♯, D, E (E7♯5/G♯). 2nd inversion: B♯, D, E, G♯ (E7♯5/B♯). 3rd inversion: D, E, G♯, B♯ (E7♯5/D).