Want to learn how to play a Ab augmented chord? This complete guide shows you how to make and play a Ab augmented chord on any instrument. Whether you're searching for "how to play ab aug", "ab chord", or "how to make a ab chord" - you'll find the notes, formula, and fingering diagrams you need.
How to Make & Play a Ab Augmented Chord
Chord Formula
1 3 #5
Solfege Names
Lab - Do - Mi
Ab 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 = Ab-C-Eb)
How to Build a Ab Augmented Chord: Step-by-Step
Ab Augmented Chord Notes and Formula
Learn how to construct this chord using the chord formula
Start with the root note
Begin with Ab as your foundation note.
Apply the augmented formula
Use the chord formula: 1 3 #5 (scale degrees from the major scale)
Result: Abaug chord
Your complete chord contains: Ab, C, E
How to Play Ab Augmented Chord on Guitar and Piano
Instrument Fingering Diagrams
Learn multiple ways to play the Ab augmented chord on different instruments
How to Play Ab Augmented on Guitar
To play a Ab augmented chord on guitar, you'll need to fret the notes Ab, C, E. Click below to see multiple guitar chord shapes and fingering positions for the Ab augmented chord.
How to Play Ab Augmented on Piano
On piano, play the Ab augmented chord by pressing the keys for Ab, C, E 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 Ab augmented chord can be played on any instrument. Use the notes Ab, C, E as your guide.