Chord · Triads
Aaug — A Augmented
Aaug is the A augmented chord. It is built on the root A with major 3rd (C♯) and augmented 5th (E♯) above it — the formula 1 3 ♯5, sounding the notes A C♯ E♯. On the piano it sits at A (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still Aaug.
- Root
- A
- Quality
- Augmented
- Formula
- 1 3 ♯5
- Notes
- A C♯ E♯
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Aaug
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | root | A3 |
| 3 | C♯ | major 3rd | C♯4 |
| ♯5 | E♯ | augmented 5th | E♯4 |
Other triads on A
Augmented chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.