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Learn the A# Augmented 7th Chord on PianoA#aug7Augmented 7th

Raised 5th with b7

Chord Information

Learn how to play A#aug7 on piano

Notes in Chord

A#
D
Gb
G#

Intervals

1
M3
A5
m7

Inversion

Notes (bottom to top): A#4 - D5 - Gb5 - G#5

Right Hand Fingering

Fingers: 1-2-3-5
1=thumb, 2=index
3=middle, 4=ring, 5=pinky

Interactive Piano

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B
C
D
E
F
G
A
A#
C#
D#
F#
G#

How to Play A#aug7 on Piano

  1. Place your thumb on A#.
  2. Place your index finger on D.
  3. Place your middle finger on Gb.
  4. Place your pinky finger on G#.
  5. Press all keys simultaneously to hear the A#aug7 chord.

Recommended fingering: 1-2-3-5 (right hand)

A#aug7 Chord Inversions

The A#aug7 chord can be played in different inversions:

Root Position

A# - D - Gb - G# (bass note: A#)

First Inversion

D - Gb - G# - A# (bass note: D)

Second Inversion

Gb - G# - A# - D (bass note: Gb)

Common Chord Progressions Using A#aug7

ii-V-I Jazz Progression

Common chord progression

Cm7A#aug7Fmaj7

I-vi-ii-V Progression

Common chord progression

Fmaj7Dm7Cm7A#aug7

Practice Tips for A#aug7

  • Start slowly and focus on pressing all keys simultaneously for a clean sound.
  • Practice transitioning between A#aug7 and other common chords to build muscle memory.
  • Listen carefully to how the seventh interval creates tension and color in the chord.
  • Practice resolving this chord to its natural target chords in progressions.

Quick Reference

Root NoteA#
Qualityaugmented7
NotesA#-D-Gb-G#
Fingering1-2-3-5
Categoryseventh

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