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