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