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