Lesson 10 - The Augmented Triad
The augmented triad is not used as a diatonic chord in any major or minor key. It primarily appears in music as a decorative chord and adds instability.
Lower Interval: Major ThirdThe inclusion of two major third intervals in the triad creates multiple tonal focus. This makes the tonality ambiguous.
Upper Interval: Major Third
Outside Interval: Augmented Fifth
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