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