Daug
Daug is the d augmented chord, spelled D – F♯ – A♯. a raised fifth pushes this triad upward — a classic passing colour between stable chords.
The keys
D – F♯ – A♯
Practise this chord
Plug in your MIDI keyboard and let Coach Tshepho drill you on Daug — it plays the chord, names any wrong notes as you play, and moves you on when you nail it.
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| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D | Root | 1 |
| F♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| A♯ | Augmented 5th | #5 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | D4 – G♭4 – B♭4 |
| 1st inversion | G♭4 – B♭4 – D5 |
| 2nd inversion | B♭4 – D5 – G♭5 |
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) | D2 – D3 |
| Right (colour) | G♭4 – B♭4 |
Where Daug lives
As the I chord
Daug → G → A → Daug
The classic I–IV–V–I motion with this chord as home.
In a ii–V–I
Em7 → A7 → Daug
The strongest cadence in harmony, resolving onto this chord.
Put Daug under your fingers
Hear every voicing, see the keys light up, and drill it in the interactive Chord & Voicing Lab.
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