A#7#5
notes
The chord A#7#5 is made up of these notes:
A#
D
Gb
G#
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The A# augmented seventh chord, known as A#7#5, is an intriguing blend of notes: A#, D, Gb, and G#. This chord is a bit of a rebel, combining a root with a major third, an augmented fifth, and a minor seventh. This unique construction gives it a tense, unsettling quality that composers love to use for an edgy or unexpected twist in jazz and experimental genres. It's often found in pieces that aim to surprise or add tension, particularly as a creative way to transition between more conventional chords. When you hear A#7#5, it's like the music is teasing you, promising something extraordinary just around the corner.
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
D4
Gb4
G#4
A#4
Inversion 2
Gb4
G#4
A#4
D5
Inversion 3
G#4
A#4
D5
Gb5