Ab Augmented Piano Chord
The Ab Augmented chord contains the notes Ab, C, E, built from the intervals 1 – 3 – #5.
Chord formula
1 – 3 – #5
Active voicing: Ab – C – E
Default voicing. Notes Ab, C, E.G# aug
- Notes
- Ab, C, E
- Intervals
- 1, 3, #5
- Also known as
- G#aug, G#+
Chord inversions
- CDEFGABCDEFGABAb
Practice Chords in Ab
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How it is built
Ab augmented raises the fifth of the major triad by a half step, creating a symmetrical chord built entirely from major thirds. That symmetry means every note can be heard as the root.
Common musical function
Augmented chords create restless, unresolved tension — often used as a passing chord between a major triad and its neighbor, or to add drama right before a resolution.
Beginner practice advice
Practice Ab in root position until the shape feels automatic. Use the audio button to check your voicing, and drill short changes to neighboring chords in the same key.
Moving into and out of the chord
Look for shared notes with nearby chords in the key — keeping a finger on a common tone makes changes smoother. Ab Major and Ab augmented 7 are good starting points for short practice loops — see the full related chords list below for more.
FAQ
- What notes are in a Ab Augmented chord?
- A Ab Augmented piano chord uses the notes Ab, C, E.
- How do I practice Ab on piano?
- Start in root position, listen with the audio button, and practice short changes to related chords in the same key.
- Can I explore Ab in every key?
- Yes. Open the Interactive Chord Explorer to transpose this chord quality across all twelve roots, or use Practice Mode to drill changes in time.
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