Tonic Parallel

C 7#5

C7#5

chord

At a Glance

Formula:
C dominant7sharp5
Notes:
C, E, G#, A#
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What It Is

A dominant seventh chord with a raised (sharp) fifth - an augmented triad plus a minor seventh. Notes: C, E, G#, Bb.

How It Functions

An altered dominant chord with an unstable, tense augmented-fifth color.

Appears In These Progressions

Not found in any of the seeded progressions or cadences.

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