F Ascending Augmented
I – I+ – I6 – I7 progression in F major
F Ascending Augmented — I – I+ – I6 – I7
The F Ascending Augmented progression (F – Faug – F6 – F7) 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 (FMaj7 – Faug – F6 – F7), the chromatic ascent gains even more harmonic richness.