The B♭ Augmented chord contains B♭, D, F♯. Formula: 1–3–♯5.
The b♭ augmented triad uses a root, major third and augmented fifth.
Preserve the written note spelling shown for this chord.
Choose a position to keep the written notes, sounding keys, bass note, playback and print reference synchronized.
B♭aug uses 1–3–♯5: B♭–D–F♯.
The b♭ augmented triad uses a root, major third and augmented fifth.
Compared with B♭ major, raise the fifth by one semitone.
The chord tones stay the same while the lowest chord tone changes.
| Position | Symbol | Notes, low to high | Bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root position, current selection | B♭aug | B♭3–D4–F♯4 | B♭3 |
| First inversion | B♭aug/D | D4–F♯4–B♭4 | D4 |
| Second inversion | B♭aug/F♯ | F♯4–B♭4–D5 | F♯4 |
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Supports: diminished = minor third + diminished fifth; augmented = major third + augmented fifth; triad spelling principles
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Checked 2026-09-12 · N2B-PC-COLLECTIONB♭, D, F♯.
1–3–♯5.
No. The root stays the same; the lowest chord tone changes.
Select the three pitch classes that make B♭aug, then check your answer.
This one-octave exercise checks pitch classes. Order and octave do not affect the result; fingering and live performance are not assessed.
One octave, C through B. Select a key again to remove it.
Chord tones: B♭–D–F♯ · Formula: 1, 3, ♯5
Dots mark the notes to play. C4 is middle C. Numbers identify octaves, not fingers.