What is a Abaug Chord?
Abaug
Abaug Augmented
String-by-String
E
×
A
×
D
2
G
1
B
1
e
0
Abaug Augmented is an augmented chord built from the root Ab, major third C, and augmented fifth E. Its symmetrical structure creates an ethereal, dreamlike quality.
Intervals
RootMajor 3rdAugmented 5th
Notes
G#CE
Why does Abaug sound mysterious and unresolved?
The Abaug Augmented chord gets its mysterious and unresolved character from the combination of its root, major 3rd, augmented 5th. The specific intervals between the notes G#, C, Ecreate the harmonic tension and color that define this chord's unique sonic signature.
How to use Abaug?
Abaug is commonly used in progressions across many genres. Try substituting it where you would normally play a standard Ab chord for added harmonic interest. It pairs well with other chords in the key of Ab and can serve as both a foundation and a color chord depending on the context.