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E augmented seventh chord
The E7♯5 chord (augmented seventh) is made of the notes E, G♯, B♯, D. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 ♯5 ♭7.
E7♯5
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | Unison |
| 3 | G♯ | Major third |
| ♯5 | B♯ | Augmented fifth |
| ♭7 | D | Minor seventh |
Inversions
- E7♯5E G♯ B♯ DRoot position
- E7♯5/G♯G♯ B♯ D EFirst inversion
- E7♯5/B♯B♯ D E G♯Second inversion
- E7♯5/DD E G♯ B♯Third inversion
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the E7♯5 chord?
- The notes are E, G♯, B♯, D.
- What is the formula of the E7♯5 chord?
- The formula is 1 3 ♯5 ♭7: major third, augmented fifth, minor seventh.
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