3.6 Augmented Sixth Chords Augmented Sixth Chords (+6 chords) +6 b 1. The +6 is usually between the lowered sixth scale step (already lowered in minor keys) and the raised fourth scale step. For example, the C augmented chord includes the notes C, E, and G♯. It is usually notated either as aug or + chord. 6 chord voicings, charts and sounds. This equates to the notes C, E, G# for the C augmented chord. Last time, I introduced the augmented chord, which is a major triad with a raised, or 'sharped,' fifth - spelled 1, 3, #5 - and explained its theoretical origin, which is, it’s the third diatonic triad of both the harmonic minor and melodic minor scales.I also demonstrated how the augmented chord can be used to intensify a V-i resolution in a minor key. (If you were to add an A below that C it would give you the “James Bond chord”: A-C-E-G#-B, which is an Am/maj9. Aaug Guitar Chord Aaug Guitar Chord and alternate tunings. If this is the case then the harmony usually leads to V (or sometimes Ic-V). Typically, the lower note moves down a semitone and the upper note moves up a semitone to form an octave. This is sometimes notated 1­3­â™¯5. It can be viewed as an augmented triad with a minor seventh. Augmented 6th chords are dissonant and so “want” to resolve. You can divide the scale into three major thirds, meaning that for instance Caug and Eaug will have the same notes. An augmented triad is a chord, made up of two major thirds (an augmented fifth).The term augmented triad arises from an augmented triad being considered a major chord whose top note (fifth) is raised. Therefore, all you need to do is become aware of where the 5th is located within whatever shape you are playing ( this lesson will help you with that ). C aug or C+. Each note of the D augmented chord is separated by an interval of a Major 3rd. It contains the notes D, F# and A#. Augmented chords are most often labelled as "aug" or "+" I.e. D Augmented Chord on the Guitar (D+) – Diagrams, Finger Positions, Theory. This chord lacks the functional dissonance of a simple augmented chord, but it has a certain splashy pizzazz. The D augmented chord (D+) is a D Major chord, with a raised 5th. Chord notes and structure: A Db F (R 3 m6). How to Play Augmented Chords on the Guitar If you are familiar with the CAGED system , then you know how to play many different variations of major chord shapes. Simplistically speaking, an augmented chord can be resolved in six different ways – three resolutions to a major chord and three to a minor chord. Add nine augmented chord The aug chord is symmetric. And yes, I know the actual James Bond chord is in E minor — 0-10-9-8-7-x on your guitar.) Technically speaking, an augmented chord is a major chord with a raised (sharpened) fifth. 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