E augmented chord on piano
Eaug · E+ — two major thirds stacked: a dreamy, unresolved sound.
| Notes | E – G♯ – B♯ (= C) |
|---|---|
| Formula | 1 – 3 – ♯5 |
| Symbols | Eaug, E+ |
| Fingering (root position) | Right hand 1 3 5 · Left hand 5 3 1 |
How to play E augmented on the piano
Start on E. Add the third (G♯) and the fifth (B♯). With the right hand use fingers 1 3 5; with the left hand 5 3 1. Press the keys together for the chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.
Inversions
The same notes in a different order: the lowest note changes, the chord stays E augmented. Inversions let you move between chords with small steps.
Root position
E – G♯ – B♯ · RH 1 3 5 · LH 5 3 1
1st inversion
G♯ – B♯ – E · RH 1 2 5 · LH 5 3 1
2nd inversion
B♯ – E – G♯ · RH 1 3 5 · LH 5 2 1
Other E chords
E majorE minorE diminishedE sus2E sus4E6E7E major seventhE minor seventhE diminished seventhE half-diminished
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