◊ Root Note: G♯
◊ Major Third: B♯
◊ Augmented Fifth: Dx (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:
G#maj ▪ G#ma7 ▪ G#ma9 | G#min ▪ G#m7 ▪ G#m9 | G#dim ▪ G#°7 | G#aug ▪ G#+7 | G#sus2 ▪ G#sus4
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