E Augmented
Eaug
Notes
E · G# · B#
Intervals
- RootE (1P)
- Major 3rdG# (3M)
- Augmented 5thB# (5A)
Fretboard
On the fretboard, C represents B#.
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About
The E augmented triad (E–G♯–B♯) raises the fifth by a half step, replacing the stable perfect fifth with an augmented fifth. This removes the grounding effect of the perfect fifth and gives the chord its floating, unresolved quality — every interval is a major third, making the structure symmetrical and harmonically ambiguous. It commonly appears as a passing chord between the major triad and the IV chord (E → E+ → A), or as a V+ that creates extra tension before resolving. All three tones carry weight — omitting the B♯ leaves a plain major chord, so it must be present. Augmented shapes repeat every four frets. Compared to Edim, augmented feels more open and less tense, but equally unstable.
Similar chords
Chords sharing two or more notes with this one, ranked by overlap.
Scales containing this chord
- E Whole Tone (deg 1)
- A Harmonic Minor (V)
- A Melodic Minor (V)
- A♭ Whole Tone (deg 5)
- B♭ Whole Tone (deg 4)
- C Whole Tone (deg 3)
- D Whole Tone (deg 2)
- D♭ Diminished (deg 3)
- D♭ Harmonic Minor (III)
- D♭ Melodic Minor (III)
- F Harmonic Minor (VII)
- F Melodic Minor (VII)
- F♯ Whole Tone (deg 6)
Scales whose notes include every chord tone. Roman numeral marks the chord root’s position in the scale; dashed badges aren’t linked yet.