The E Augmented chord contains E, G♯, B♯. Formula: 1–3–♯5.
The e augmented triad uses a root, major third and augmented fifth.
Preserve the written spelling B♯ even when it shares a piano key with a simpler enharmonic name.
Choose a position to keep the written notes, sounding keys, bass note, playback and print reference synchronized.
Eaug uses 1–3–♯5: E–G♯–B♯.
Compared with E 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 | Eaug | E4–G♯4–B♯4 | E4 |
| First inversion | Eaug/G♯ | G♯4–B♯4–E5 | G♯4 |
| Second inversion | Eaug/B♯ | B♯4–E5–G♯5 | B♯4 |
Fingerings are not included on this page. The diagram shows note positions, not a prescribed hand shape.
Use the written notes, keyboard positions and playback without treating the diagram as a required hand shape.
Read left- and right-hand finger numbersOpen Music Theory
Supports: augmented triad formula and written tone spelling
Scope: Supports the chord formula and spelling only; keyboard layouts are PianoGrid examples, and no fingering is assigned.
E, G♯, B♯.
1–3–♯5.
No. The root stays the same; the lowest chord tone changes.
Select the three pitch classes that make Eaug, 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: E–G♯–B♯ · Formula: 1, 3, ♯5
Dots mark the notes to play. C4 is middle C. Numbers identify octaves, not fingers.