Altered dominant
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Piano chord
G Augmented 7th Piano Chord (G7♯5)
The G Augmented 7th chord on piano is made of the notes G, B, D♯ and F. Bold and unresolved. An augmented triad with a dominant 7th.
Tap any key to hear it.
What notes are in G Augmented 7th?
4 notes, built 1 – 3 – ♯5 – ♭7 up from G.
- Notes
- G – B – D♯ – F
- Formula
- 1 – 3 – ♯5 – ♭7
- Semitones from the root
- 0 – 4 – 8 – 10
- Symbol
- G7♯5
- Chord type
- Augmented 7th, 4 notes
How to play G Augmented 7th on piano
- Right hand: G (1), B (2), D♯ (3), F (5). Fingers 1 – 2 – 3 – 5, thumb on G.
- Left hand: G (5), B (3), D♯ (2), F (1). Fingers 5 – 3 – 2 – 1, little finger on G.
Fingers are numbered 1 (thumb) to 5 (little finger) on both hands.
G Augmented 7th inversions
Each inversion puts a different note of the chord in the bass. Written as a slash chord: G7♯5/B, G7♯5/D♯, G7♯5/F.
Can you find G 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.
G Augmented 7th chord FAQ
What notes are in the G Augmented 7th chord?
G Augmented 7th (G7♯5) has 4 notes: G, B, D♯ and F. Its formula is 1 – 3 – ♯5 – ♭7, counted up from G.
How do you play G Augmented 7th on the piano?
Put your right thumb on G and play G, B, D♯ and F with fingers 1 – 2 – 3 – 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 – 3 – 2 – 1, little finger on G.
What are the inversions of G Augmented 7th?
1st inversion: B, D♯, F, G (G7♯5/B). 2nd inversion: D♯, F, G, B (G7♯5/D♯). 3rd inversion: F, G, B, D♯ (G7♯5/F).