◊ Root Note: C♯
◊ Major Third: E♯
◊ Augmented Fifth: Gx (double-sharp)
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:
C#maj ▪ C#ma7 ▪ C#ma9 | C#min ▪ C#m7 ▪ C#m9 | C#dim ▪ C#°7 | C#aug ▪ C#+7 | C#sus2 ▪ C#sus4
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