A♭ augmented chord on piano
A♭aug is an augmented chord built on A♭. It uses the notes A♭ - C - E and sounds dreamy and suspenseful, like a question. It is also written as G♯ augmented.
- Notes
- A♭ C E
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - ♯5
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 1
- Chord symbol
- A♭aug
How to play A♭aug step by step
- Find A♭. A♭ is the middle black key in each group of three. The same key is also called G♯.
- Add C, 4 half steps above A♭.
- Add E, 8 half steps above A♭.
- Press all 3 keys together with fingers 1 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
A♭aug inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A♭ augmented chord?
The A♭ augmented chord (A♭aug) contains 3 notes: A♭, C, E. Its formula is 1 - 3 - ♯5.
How do you play A♭aug on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on A♭ and play A♭, C, E together using fingers 1 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 1.
Is A♭ augmented the same as G♯ augmented?
Yes. A♭ augmented and G♯ augmented use exactly the same piano keys. The name you see depends on the key signature of the piece.