A♭aug
A♭ Augmented
1 3 ♯5
Notes in A♭aug
A♭R
C3
E♯5
The A♭aug chord contains 3 notes: A♭, C, E
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | A♭ | Root |
| 3 | 4 | C | Major 3rd |
| ♯5 | 8 | E | Augmented 5th |
About A♭ Augmented Chords
Augmented chords raise the 5th by a half step, creating an unsettled, dreamy tension. Like diminished 7th chords, augmented chords are symmetrical — they divide the octave into three equal parts. The Beatles used augmented chords frequently for their otherworldly quality.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of A♭aug and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
A♭ Whole Tone Scale
A symmetric 6-note scale that perfectly outlines augmented harmony.
A♭ Lydian ♯5
Also called Lydian Augmented — works in jazz contexts over augmented chords.