Gaug
G Augmented
1 3 ♯5
Notes in Gaug
GR
B3
E♭♯5
The Gaug chord contains 3 notes: G, B, E♭
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | G | Root |
| 3 | 4 | B | Major 3rd |
| ♯5 | 8 | E♭ | Augmented 5th |
About G Augmented Chords
Augmented chords raise the 5th by a half step, creating an unsettled, dreamy tension. Like diminished 7th chords, augmented chords are symmetrical — they divide the octave into three equal parts. The Beatles used augmented chords frequently for their otherworldly quality.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of Gaug and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
G Whole Tone Scale
A symmetric 6-note scale that perfectly outlines augmented harmony.
G Lydian ♯5
Also called Lydian Augmented — works in jazz contexts over augmented chords.