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