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Augmented

Augmented triad chords

Augmented triad: C-E-G#. Formula: 1-3-#5. Symmetrical - repeats every major 3rd.

In every key

The same shape, moved. The symbols below are spelled the way the app spells them, which is the spelling the chord's own scale asks for rather than whichever accidental is easier to type.

  • Caug
  • Dbaug
  • Daug
  • Ebaug
  • Eaug
  • Faug
  • F#aug
  • Gaug
  • Abaug
  • Aaug
  • Bbaug
  • Baug

Voicings

Written in C, because that is the key the encyclopedia authors them in; every one transposes unchanged.

Root Position

C · E · G#

intermediate

Octaves shown are the app's default ascending voicing.

1st Inversion (same sound)

E · G# · C

intermediate

Octaves shown are the app's default ascending voicing.

Where it turns up

Creates tension and anticipation. Common in jazz as passing chord. Whole tone scale sound.

Commonly swapped with

  • C7#5
  • C+
  • Any augmented a major 3rd away

The PDF book

The Ultimate Jazz Piano Voicings and Chord Atlas

From shells to advanced voicings. A practice book first, with all the theory you need explained in plain words.

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