Chord · Triads
E♭aug — E♭ Augmented
E♭aug is the E♭ augmented chord. It is built on the root E♭ with major 3rd (G) and augmented 5th (B) above it — the formula 1 3 ♯5, sounding the notes E♭ G B. On the piano it sits at Eb (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still E♭aug.
- Root
- E♭
- Quality
- Augmented
- Formula
- 1 3 ♯5
- Notes
- E♭ G B
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of E♭aug
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E♭ | root | E♭4 |
| 3 | G | major 3rd | G4 |
| ♯5 | B | augmented 5th | B4 |
Other triads on E♭
Augmented chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.