Abaug7
notes
The chord Abaug7 is made up of these notes:
G#
C
E
F#
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strum
The G# augmented seventh chord (abaug7) is an intriguing blend of notes: G#, C, E, and F#. This chord is built by taking an augmented triad—consisting of the root, a major third, and an augmented fifth—and adding a minor seventh on top. It has an unusual, somewhat tense sound that can add a sense of drama or surprise to a piece of music. You'll often encounter this chord in jazz or progressive rock, where musicians use its distinctive quality to create unexpected twists in chord progressions. The abaug7 can inject a sense of unresolved tension, making it perfect for leading into a more stable chord and giving songs an edgy, adventurous feel.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
C4
E4
F#4
G#4
Inversion 2
E4
F#4
G#4
C5
Inversion 3
F#4
G#4
C5
E5