Music Fundamentals A Balanced Approach

Constructing Augmented Triads

Use either method to draw an augmented triad.

Method 1: Use the intervals of an augmented triad

• An augmented triad consists of a major third (M3) and an augmented fifth (A5) above the root. A major third
  (M3) occurs between the upper two notes.

Method 2: Change a major triad to an augmented triad

• Raise the fifth (top) note of a major triad a half step to construct an augmented triad. For example:

Exercise 11—Class Exercise

Draw augmented triads using either method shown above. Triads may be drawn in any octave.

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MODULE 11

Abmajor Abaugmented

C

A E

C E

A

M3 M3 A5 Ab+triad

E+ D+ G+ Eb+ A+ C+

Ab+ F+ Bb+ D+ E+ Db+

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