The augmented triad raises the 5th (1–3–♯5). Symmetrical and restless, it creates tension that wants to resolve — common as a passing chord in jazz and film scoring.
NotesE · G♯ · C
Formula1 · 3 · 5♯
Every augmented chord tone across the neck. Solo with these and you spell the chord — that's the difference between running a scale and playing the changes.
