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Learn the D Augmented 7th Chord on PianoDaug7Augmented 7th

Raised 5th with b7

Chord Information

Learn how to play Daug7 on piano

Notes in Chord

D
F#
A#
C

Intervals

1
M3
A5
m7

Inversion

Notes (bottom to top): D4 - F#4 - A#4 - C5

Right Hand Fingering

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

Interactive Piano

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

How to Play Daug7 on Piano

  1. Place your thumb on D.
  2. Place your index finger on F#.
  3. Place your middle finger on A#.
  4. Place your pinky finger on C.
  5. Press all keys simultaneously to hear the Daug7 chord.

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

Daug7 Chord Inversions

The Daug7 chord can be played in different inversions:

Root Position

D - F# - A# - C (bass note: D)

First Inversion

F# - A# - C - D (bass note: F#)

Second Inversion

A# - C - D - F# (bass note: A#)

Common Chord Progressions Using Daug7

ii-V-I Jazz Progression

Common chord progression

Em7Daug7Amaj7

I-vi-ii-V Progression

Common chord progression

Amaj7F#m7Em7Daug7

Practice Tips for Daug7

  • Start slowly and focus on pressing all keys simultaneously for a clean sound.
  • Practice transitioning between Daug7 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 NoteD
Qualityaugmented7
NotesD-F#-A#-C
Fingering1-2-3-5
Categoryseventh

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