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