12/7/2023 0 Comments B flat augmented triad![]() They are a well-known way to create unease that can be traced back to Western classical music – all the way up to modern jazz, rock, and blues. The mysterious-sounding augmented chords evoke dissonance and generate mystery, anxiety, and enigma. In music theory, there are four types of triads: major, minor, diminished, and augmented. I’ll share some of those insights with you below.īut first… to get you in the mood, here’s a quick audio example I whipped up of augmented chords in action… All About Augmented ChordsĪs you probably know, triads are formed by playing the root, the third, and the fifth of a scale. I chased them through theory and music history, fueled by my fascination for their dissonance. I still remember the first time I heard the first chord of Oh Darling! by The Beatles that innocuously ‘struck a chord’ with me instantly. ![]() They ring with a noticeable gravity and angst, leaving the listener with a restive yearning for resolution, which may or may not follow. Augmented chords are synonymous with instability and tension.
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