Eb augmented chord (Ebaug) on guitar and piano

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Eb augmented
The Eb augmented / D# augmented chord (Ebaug) is made of the notes Eb, G and B. It is built from the root Eb with a major third and an augmented fifth.
The augmented chord is suspended and uneasy: it is mostly used as a passing chord or to build tension.

Eb augmented

Notes: Eb – G – B
Guitar — positions on the neck
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Piano — root position and inversions
EbaugC135Eb G BEbaugC135G B EbEbaugC135B Eb G

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 1 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx1443. On piano, the right hand plays 3 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
Eb
root
G
major third
B
augmented fifth

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the Eb augmented chord?

The notes of the Eb augmented chord (Ebaug) are Eb, G and B.

How do you play the Eb augmented chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 1 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx1443.

How is the Eb augmented chord built?

The Eb augmented / D# augmented chord (Ebaug) is made of the notes Eb, G and B. It is built from the root Eb with a major third and an augmented fifth.

Are Eb and D# the same chord?

Yes: Eb and D# are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so Eb augmented / D# augmented is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.