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B augmented seventh chord
The B7♯5 chord (augmented seventh) is made of the notes B, D♯, F×, A. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 ♯5 ♭7.
B7♯5
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | Unison |
| 3 | D♯ | Major third |
| ♯5 | F× | Augmented fifth |
| ♭7 | A | Minor seventh |
Inversions
- B7♯5B D♯ F× ARoot position
- B7♯5/D♯D♯ F× A BFirst inversion
- B7♯5/F×F× A B D♯Second inversion
- B7♯5/AA B D♯ F×Third inversion
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the B7♯5 chord?
- The notes are B, D♯, F×, A.
- What is the formula of the B7♯5 chord?
- The formula is 1 3 ♯5 ♭7: major third, augmented fifth, minor seventh.
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