G Ascending Augmented
I – I+ – I6 – I7 progression in G major
G Ascending Augmented — I – I+ – I6 – I7
The G Ascending Augmented progression (G – Gaug – G6 – G7) 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 (GMaj7 – Gaug – G6 – G7), the chromatic ascent gains even more harmonic richness.