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Learn the G Augmented 7th Chord on PianoGaug7Augmented 7th

Raised 5th with b7

Chord Information

Learn how to play Gaug7 on piano

Notes in Chord

G
B
D#
F

Intervals

1
M3
A5
m7

Inversion

Notes (bottom to top): G4 - B4 - D#5 - F5

Right Hand Fingering

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

Interactive Piano

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

How to Play Gaug7 on Piano

  1. Place your thumb on G.
  2. Place your index finger on B.
  3. Place your middle finger on D#.
  4. Place your pinky finger on F.
  5. Press all keys simultaneously to hear the Gaug7 chord.

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

Gaug7 Chord Inversions

The Gaug7 chord can be played in different inversions:

Root Position

G - B - D# - F (bass note: G)

First Inversion

B - D# - F - G (bass note: B)

Second Inversion

D# - F - G - B (bass note: D#)

Common Chord Progressions Using Gaug7

ii-V-I Jazz Progression

Common chord progression

Am7Gaug7Dmaj7

I-vi-ii-V Progression

Common chord progression

Dmaj7Bm7Am7Gaug7

Practice Tips for Gaug7

  • Start slowly and focus on pressing all keys simultaneously for a clean sound.
  • Practice transitioning between Gaug7 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 NoteG
Qualityaugmented7
NotesG-B-D#-F
Fingering1-2-3-5
Categoryseventh

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