A Augmented
Aaug is made of 3 notes: A, C# and E# (F). Here it is in root position, with A at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of Aaug, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from A |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | root |
| C# | 3 | major 3rd |
| E# (F) | #5 | augmented 5th |
An augmented chord raises the 5th of a major chord by a half step. It sounds dreamy and suspenseful, and it often links two chords together.