Want to learn how to play a A augmented chord? This complete guide shows you how to make and play a A augmented chord on any instrument. Whether you're searching for "how to play a aug", "a chord", or "how to make a a chord" - you'll find the notes, formula, and fingering diagrams you need.
How to Make & Play a A Augmented Chord
Chord Formula
1 3 #5
Solfege Names
La - Do# - Fa
A Major Scale (Chord Formula Reference)
Steps: W W H W W W H
Chord formulas reference degrees from this scale (e.g., 1-3-5 = A-C#-E)
How to Build a A Augmented Chord: Step-by-Step
A Augmented Chord Notes and Formula
Learn how to construct this chord using the chord formula
Start with the root note
Begin with A as your foundation note.
Apply the augmented formula
Use the chord formula: 1 3 #5 (scale degrees from the major scale)
Result: Aaug chord
Your complete chord contains: A, C#, F
How to Play A Augmented Chord on Guitar and Piano
Instrument Fingering Diagrams
Learn multiple ways to play the A augmented chord on different instruments
How to Play A Augmented on Guitar
To play a A augmented chord on guitar, you'll need to fret the notes A, C#, F. Click below to see multiple guitar chord shapes and fingering positions for the A augmented chord.
How to Play A Augmented on Piano
On piano, play the A augmented chord by pressing the keys for A, C#, F together. You can play this chord in any octave, and try different inversions by rearranging the note order while keeping all the chord tones.
Other Instruments
The A augmented chord can be played on any instrument. Use the notes A, C#, F as your guide.