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Gaug piano chord

G augmented

Symbol
Gaug
Notes
G – B – D♯
Formula
1 – 3 – ♯5
Play it yourself

On a computer you can also use the keys A W S E D F T G Y H U J K.

The keyboard below is loaded with Gaug. Play it, change a note and see what the chord becomes.

How to play Gaug

Press G – B – D♯ together. With the right hand, a common fingering is 1–3–5: thumb on G, middle finger, little finger on top.

Inversions

An inversion puts a different chord tone in the bass. The chord keeps its name; only the lowest note changes.

Root position G – B – D♯
1st inversion B – D♯ – G
2nd inversion D♯ – G – B

Practice Gaug until it sticks

ChordWise recognizes Gaug the moment you play it and drills you on it with the coach, in every inversion.

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