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