E augmented Chord

Eaug Chord

Eaug (E augmented chord)

Like any augmented chord, the Eaug chord is formed by playing the root, the major third and the augmented 5th (sharp 5). It equals to playing the 1st, the 3rd and the sharp 5th degree of the E major scale.

Notation

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How To Play Eaug On The Piano

You can play the E augmented chord by playing in any order the following notes: E, G#, C.

The inversions of the E augmented chord

  • Root position: E, G#, C
  • Inversion 1: G#, C, E
  • Inversion 2: C, E, G#

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Fingering for the Left and Right Hand

Left hand: 5-3-1

Right hand: 1-3-5

Scales in which the E augmented chord occurs