Augmented chords

Augmented chords are used sparingly, as they stand out like a sore thumb! For more info on the use of chords, click on the Free Tips tab at the website Laura Weed.com In major keys, there are no naturally occuring augmented chords. But, it is interesting and effective to use a I chord (C, E and G in the key of C Major, for example) followed by an augmented I chord (C, E and G#) and then resolve to a IV chord (voiced C, F, A). Augmented chords only occur in the III chord in minor keys. As with diminished chords, you decide whether or not you want to use them as you are creatingmusic4u!