A augmented chord
How to play Aaug on the piano: the 3 notes, where they sit on the keyboard, fingering and inversions.
Aroot
C♯major 3rd
E♯sharp 5th
- Symbol
- Aaug
- Notes
- A – C♯ – E♯
- Formula
- R – 3 – ♯5
- Fingering
- RH 1–3–5 · LH 5–3–1
The A augmented chord is made of A – C♯ – E♯ (formula R – 3 – ♯5). With the right hand use fingers 1, 3 and 5 (thumb, middle, little finger); with the left hand use 5, 3 and 1.
Aaug inversions
The same notes in a different order. Tap a keyboard to hear each one.
Root position
A – C♯ – E♯
1st inversion
C♯ – E♯ – A
2nd inversion
E♯ – A – C♯