Eaug chord
E augmented
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The Eaug chord has the formula 1, 3, #5 with notes E, G#, C
The augmented chord is a notoriously dissonant chord because its notes do not fit in either the major or minor scale. In jazz, it is most commonly used as a passing chord and can also be used as a pivot chord to modulate the key.