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C augmented seventh chord
The C7♯5 chord (augmented seventh) is made of the notes C, E, G♯, B♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 ♯5 ♭7.
C7♯5
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | Unison |
| 3 | E | Major third |
| ♯5 | G♯ | Augmented fifth |
| ♭7 | B♭ | Minor seventh |
Inversions
- C7♯5C E G♯ B♭Root position
- C7♯5/EE G♯ B♭ CFirst inversion
- C7♯5/G♯G♯ B♭ C ESecond inversion
- C7♯5/B♭B♭ C E G♯Third inversion
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the C7♯5 chord?
- The notes are C, E, G♯, B♭.
- What is the formula of the C7♯5 chord?
- The formula is 1 3 ♯5 ♭7: major third, augmented fifth, minor seventh.
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