E Ascending Augmented
I – I+ – I6 – I7 progression in E major
E Ascending Augmented — I – I+ – I6 – I7
The E Ascending Augmented progression (E – Eaug – E6 – E7) is a line cliché that holds the tonic in the bass while an inner voice climbs chromatically upward. The augmented chord creates a feeling of yearning and anticipation — ideal for ballad introductions. With seventh chord voicings (EMaj7 – Eaug – E6 – E7), the chromatic ascent gains even more harmonic richness.