root position: Baug
B – D♯ – F𝄪 · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Baug Piano Chord
The B augmented chord (Baug) is made of the notes B, D♯ and F𝄪. Its formula is 1 – 3 – ♯5.
Notes in Baug
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | root |
| D♯ | 3 | major 3rd |
| F𝄪 | ♯5 | augmented 5th |
How to play Baug 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).
Baug inversions
1st inversion: Baug/D#
D♯ – F𝄪 – B · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Baug/F##
F𝄪 – B – D♯ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Baug
Baug is also written as B+, B#5, B♯5.
Keys that contain Baug
Baug is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.