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