Rising fifth
in F♯ major
Piano chord · also written F♯aug
G♭ Augmented Piano Chord (G♭aug)
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
- G♭aug
- Same keys as
- F♯aug (F♯ – A♯ – D)
- 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: G♭aug/B♭, G♭aug/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 (G♭aug)
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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 (G♭aug) 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♭.
Is G♭ Augmented the same as F♯ Augmented?
On the piano, yes: F♯aug (F♯, A♯, D) uses exactly the same keys as G♭aug (G♭, B♭, D). Which name is used depends on the key of the piece; G♭aug is the more common spelling.
What are the inversions of G♭ Augmented?
1st inversion: B♭, D, G♭ (G♭aug/B♭). 2nd inversion: D, G♭, B♭ (G♭aug/D).