BB AUGMENTED - GUITAR
Bass position 6
Bass position 8
Chord composition
| I | III | ♯V |
|---|---|---|
| Root | Major third | Augmented fifth |
| A# | D | F# |
ALL ABOUT THE BB AUGMENTED CHORD
Chord Composition
The Bb Augmented chord is composed of 3 notes :
- A# (Root)
- D (Major third)
- F# (Augmented fifth)
These notes form an augmented triad, offering an unstable and mysterious harmonic color.
How to play Bb Augmented on guitar
The Bb Augmented augmented chord is characterized by its augmented fifth, creating a tense and unstable sonority.
- Symmetrical positions: the augmented chord repeats every 4 semitones, offering several identical positions
- Ascending tension: the augmented fifth creates a sensation of elevation and expansion
- Modern usage: highly prized in jazz, blues and contemporary music for its unique color
Compositionally, the augmented chord is formed of a root, a major third and an augmented fifth (8 semitones from the root).
Harmonic characteristics
The augmented chord has unique properties:
- Total symmetry: divided into equal major thirds, creating tonal ambiguity
- Versatility: can resolve to several different chords
- Exotic color: evokes a suspended and mysterious atmosphere
Common uses of Bb Augmented
The Bb Augmented augmented chord is used in specific contexts:
- Dominant substitution: replaces V for a more colorful resolution to I
- Passing chord: between I and vi, or between bVII and I
- Jazz color: enriches turnarounds and cadences
Musical styles
Jazz: used in sophisticated progressions and reharmonizations.
Blues: adds tension in turnarounds.
Modern pop: creates suspended and intriguing moments.