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