E augmented chord
How to play Eaug on the piano: the 3 notes, where they sit on the keyboard, fingering and inversions.
Eroot
G♯major 3rd
B♯sharp 5th
- Symbol
- Eaug
- Notes
- E – G♯ – B♯
- Formula
- R – 3 – ♯5
- Fingering
- RH 1–3–5 · LH 5–3–1
The E augmented chord is made of E – G♯ – B♯ (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.
Eaug inversions
The same notes in a different order. Tap a keyboard to hear each one.
Root position
E – G♯ – B♯
1st inversion
G♯ – B♯ – E
2nd inversion
B♯ – E – G♯