The augmented 7th chord

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The augmented 7th chord
Formula: 1 3 5# 7b
Common
Abbreviations:
+7, 7#5, 7(#5), 7(+5), 7/5+, 7+, 7+5, 7aug5, aug7
Most popular root: G, A, Ab, Bb, B
Popularity: 16
Top Users:
Common Styles: Electronica, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Soul

Some 7+5 chord examples.
Description:
7+5 is a 7th chord with a raised or sharpened 5th, hence the +5 or #5. They are often used as Chord V in either a major or minor key and are commonly found in Jazz progressions.
Songs using augmented 7th chord:
(NB Common types such as Maj, m, 7 will generate longs lists)
 
 
 
 
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