B Augmented Chord on Piano
The B Augmented chord contains B, E♭ and G — 3 notes. Every one is marked across three octaves of the keyboard below, labelled with note names and with interval numbers.
- Root
- Major 3rd
- Minor 6th
| Degree | 1 | 3 | ♭6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | B | E♭ | G |
| Interval | Root | Major 3rd | Minor 6th |
Note names
Interval numbers
Circle of fifths
Chords inside B Augmented
No chord in the list has fewer notes than this one.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B Augmented chord?
B, E♭ and G. That is 3 notes.
How is the B Augmented chord built?
From a root of B: E♭ is the major 3rd and G is the minor 6th.
Which scales contain the B Augmented chord?
E♭ Harmonic Lydian (Lydian ♭6), C Harmonic Minor, C Melodic Minor and C Melodic Minor ♯4, among others. Every note of the B Augmented chord is in those, so they can be played over it.
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