B♭ augmented chord on piano
B♭aug is an augmented chord built on B♭. It uses the notes B♭ - D - F♯ and sounds dreamy and suspenseful, like a question. It is also written as A♯ augmented.
- Notes
- B♭ D F♯
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - ♯5
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 1
- Chord symbol
- B♭aug
How to play B♭aug step by step
- Find B♭. B♭ is the last black key in each group of three. The same key is also called A♯.
- Add D, 4 half steps above B♭.
- Add F♯, 8 half steps above B♭.
- 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.
B♭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 B♭ augmented chord?
The B♭ augmented chord (B♭aug) contains 3 notes: B♭, D, F♯. Its formula is 1 - 3 - ♯5.
How do you play B♭aug on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on B♭ and play B♭, D, F♯ together using fingers 1 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 1.
Is B♭ augmented the same as A♯ augmented?
Yes. B♭ augmented and A♯ augmented use exactly the same piano keys. The name you see depends on the key signature of the piece.