Daug Übermäßig Akkord

A major triad with a raised fifth. Creates a mysterious, unsettled sound.

Daug Akkord — Quick Answer & Harmonic Definition

The Daug (Augmented) chord consists of the notes D, F#, A#. It is constructed from the root note D using the augmented interval formula (0–4–8 semitones).

Formula: 0 – 4 – 8
Notes
D – F# – A#
Intervals (semitones)
0 – 4 – 8
Type
Triad

Daug on Piano

Press highlighted keys simultaneously to play the Daug chord.

R
D (Root (R))
2
F# (Major 3rd)
3
A# (Augmented 5th (♯5))

Daug on Guitar

The Daug chord uses notes D, F#, A#. Build a voicing by finding these notes on any strings — root on the 6th string is a common starting point for barre chord shapes.

Interval Analysis

Degree Interval Name Semitones Note in D
Root Root (R) 0 D
3rd Major 3rd 4 F#
5th Augmented 5th (♯5) 8 A#

About the D Übermäßig Chord

The Daug chord (D Übermäßig) consists of 3 notes: D, F#, A#. A major triad with a raised fifth. Creates a mysterious, unsettled sound.

To build any augmented chord, apply intervals of 0, 4, 8 semitones above the root. Starting from D: the notes land on D, F#, A#.

Playing Daug on Piano

Press D, F#, A# simultaneously. In root position, D is lowest. First inversion places F# in the bass for a lighter sound; second inversion uses A# as the bass note.

Common Chord Progressions Using Daug

  • I–IV–V: Daug – Gaug – Aaug (blues and rock)
  • I–V–vi–IV: Daug – A – Bm – G (pop staple)
  • I–vi–IV–V: Daug – Bm – G – A (50s progression)

The Daug Chord in Context

The Daug (Übermäßig) chord features a distinctive a major triad with a raised fifth. creates a mysterious, unsettled sound. built from the intervals 0–4–8. It provides rich harmonic color and tension across pop, jazz, classical, and contemporary compositions.

Other D Chords

D
Major
Dm
Minor
D7
Dominant 7th
Dmaj7
Major 7th
Dm7
Minor 7th
Ddim
Diminished

Übermäßig Chord in All 12 Keys

Caug C#aug Daug D#aug Eaug Faug F#aug Gaug G#aug Aaug A#aug Baug
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Knowledge Base & FAQs

Daug Chord — Frequently Asked Questions

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What notes are in the Daug chord?

The D Übermäßig chord contains: D, F#, A#.

These notes are derived by applying the augmented interval formula (0–4–8 semitones) to the root note D.

What is the Daug chord used for?

A major triad with a raised fifth.

Creates a mysterious, unsettled sound. The Daug chord is used across pop, rock, jazz, and classical music. As the I chord in the key of D major, it functions as the most stable resting point in progressions.

How do you play Daug on piano?

On piano, play D, F#, A# simultaneously.

In root position, D is the lowest note. Inversions move the bass note up — first inversion has F# lowest, second inversion has A# lowest.

How many notes are in a augmented chord?

A augmented chord has 3 notes: D, F#, A# (in D).

It is a triad — the most fundamental chord type.

What is the difference between D major and D minor?

The D major chord (D–F#–A) uses a major third (4 semitones), giving it a bright, happy sound.

The D minor chord (D–F–A) uses a minor third (3 semitones), giving it a darker, emotional sound.

What key does Daug belong to?

Daug naturally serves as the I chord in the key of D major.

It also appears as IV in the key of A major, and as V in the key of G major.

Can I play Daug on ukulele?

Yes.

The ukulele uses GCEA tuning with 4 strings. The Daug chord notes (D, F#, A#) can be fretted on a ukulele, though the shapes differ from guitar due to the 4-string layout and shorter scale.

What chords go well with Daug?

In the key of D major, Daug pairs naturally with G major (IV), A major (V), and Bm (vi).

The classic I–IV–V (Daug–G–A) is the foundation of blues, country, and rock.

What is a chord inversion of Daug?

An inversion places a non-root note in the bass.

Daug root position: D in bass. First inversion: F# in bass. Second inversion: A# in bass. Inversions create smoother bass line movement without changing the harmony.

How do I memorize the notes in a augmented chord?

Remember the formula: 0–4–8 semitones from root.

For Daug: start on D, add 4 semitones, then 8 semitones. Practicing this across all 12 roots builds instant recognition of any augmented chord.