G♯ Augmented Chord

Also known as:
G♯aug , G♯+

The G♯ Augmented Chord has an Augmented quality which includes a Major Third interval and an Augmented (raised or sharpened) Fifth that produces a mysterious, tense sound. G♯ Augmented Chord contains the notes G♯, B♯, D. The G♯ Augmented Chord is a Triad type chord which means it consists of only three notes, the Root G♯, the Third B♯, and the Fifth D.

Below you will find the G♯ Augmented Chord notes, notation, degrees, intervals, related scales and chords, and more.

Notes

G♯, B♯, D

Notation

Degrees

NoteNumberName
G♯1Tonic
B♯3Mediant
D♯5Dominant

Intervals

NotesSemitonesInterval
G♯ > G♯0Perfect Unison (P1)
G♯ > B♯4Major 3rd (M3)
G♯ > D8Augmented 5th (A5)

Scales related to G♯ Augmented Chord

Chords related to G♯ Augmented Chord

If you want to learn what chords are and much more, check out our free Fundamentals of Music Theory course. If you already know some of the basics, you can jump straight into the chords lesson.

Learn more about Music Theory

More to learn