root position: Abaug
A♭ – C – E · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Abaug Piano Chord
The A flat augmented chord (A♭aug) is made of the notes A♭, C and E. Its formula is 1 – 3 – ♯5.
Notes in A♭aug
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| A♭ | 1 | root |
| C | 3 | major 3rd |
| E | ♯5 | augmented 5th |
How to play A♭aug on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
A♭aug inversions
1st inversion: Abaug/C
C – E – A♭ · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Abaug/E
E – A♭ – C · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Abaug
A♭aug is also written as A♭aug, Ab+, A♭+, Ab#5, A♭♯5, G#aug, G♯aug, G#+, G♯+, G##5, G♯♯5.
Keys that contain A♭aug
A♭aug is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.