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