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Looking for a harmonically ambiguous chord to add a little mystery to your band’s latest hit single?
Or maybe you are listening to a favorite tune and are jarred by a pretty bizarre harmony starring an augmented fifth?
Look no further than the rarely used and incredibly under-appreciated augmented chord.
From David Bowie to the Beatles, and even a little Broadway, the augmented triad is like that one wacky cousin that no one talks about, but you can’t help liking once you get to know him!
Check out this article and learn how to listen for the augmented chord.