◊ Root Note: A
◊ Major Third: C♯
◊ Augmented Fifth: E♯
About Augmented Chords
An augmented chord (abbreviated aug or +) is “dissonant,” meaning its harmony lacks a tonal focal point. The intervals in an augmented triad are both four half steps, which makes the chord too balanced and causes the ear to crave a note or chord that can resolve it:
♫ More Piano Chords:
Amaj ▪ Ama7 ▪ Ama9 | Amin ▪ Am7 ▪ Am9 | Adim ▪ A°7 | Aaug ▪ A+7 | Asus2 ▪ Asus4
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