E♭aug
Eb Augmented — a raised fifth pushes this triad upward — a classic passing colour between stable chords.
The keys
E♭ – G – B
What's inside E♭aug
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| E♭ | Root | 1 |
| G | Major 3rd | 3 |
| B | Augmented 5th | #5 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | E♭4 – G4 – B4 |
| 1st inversion | G4 – B4 – E♭5 |
| 2nd inversion | B4 – E♭5 – G5 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | E♭2 – E♭3 |
| Right (colour) | G4 – B4 |
Where E♭aug lives
As the I chord
E♭aug → A♭ → B♭ → E♭aug
The classic I–IV–V–I motion with this chord as home.
In a ii–V–I
Fm7 → B♭7 → E♭aug
The strongest cadence in harmony, resolving onto this chord.
Put E♭aug under your fingers
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