B♭ Augmented Chord on Guitar
The B♭ Augmented chord contains B♭, D and F# — 3 notes. Every position is marked across the whole fretboard below, labelled with note names and with interval numbers, and the tuning of each string can be changed.
- Root
- Major 3rd
- Minor 6th
| Degree | 1 | 3 | ♭6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | B♭ | D | F# |
| 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♭, D and F#. That is 3 notes.
How is the B♭ Augmented chord built?
From a root of B♭: D is the major 3rd and F# is the minor 6th.
Which scales contain the B♭ Augmented chord?
D Harmonic Lydian (Lydian ♭6), E♭ Harmonic Minor, E♭ Melodic Minor and E♭ 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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