Chord Information
Learn how to play G#aug7 on piano
Notes in Chord
G#
C
E
F#
Intervals
1
M3
A5
m7
Inversion
Notes (bottom to top): G#4 - C5 - E5 - F#5
Right Hand Fingering
Fingers: 1-2-3-5
1=thumb, 2=index
3=middle, 4=ring, 5=pinky
3=middle, 4=ring, 5=pinky
Interactive Piano
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
G#
A#
C#
D#
F#
How to Play G#aug7 on Piano
- Place your thumb on G#.
- Place your index finger on C.
- Place your middle finger on E.
- Place your pinky finger on F#.
- Press all keys simultaneously to hear the G#aug7 chord.
Recommended fingering: 1-2-3-5 (right hand)
G#aug7 Chord Inversions
The G#aug7 chord can be played in different inversions:
Root Position
G# - C - E - F# (bass note: G#)
First Inversion
C - E - F# - G# (bass note: C)
Second Inversion
E - F# - G# - C (bass note: E)
Common Chord Progressions Using G#aug7
ii-V-I Jazz Progression
Common chord progression
A#m7→G#aug7→D#maj7
I-vi-ii-V Progression
Common chord progression
D#maj7→Cm7→A#m7→G#aug7
Practice Tips for G#aug7
- Start slowly and focus on pressing all keys simultaneously for a clean sound.
- Practice transitioning between G#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.