The Church Pianist: Part Two (Augmented chord Substitution)

The augmented chord does have a special symbol.

A plus (+) sign proceeds the chord name.

For example:  The C augmented chord would be labeled

this way:  C+

The augmented chord adds a nice upward movement effect

when used in the following scenario:

When a I chord lasts for at least one measure leading into a IV chord.

Substitute the I chord with an augmented chord usually at least

halfway through the measure.

Here are a few improvised examples.

Part_Two_Augmented_Chord_Substitution

Part_Two_Augmented_Chord_Sub_Example_3

Try this augmented chord subsitution on the following hymns:

Trusting Jesus ( “Simply trusting ev’ry day) on the word “day”

The Haven of Rest (“My soul in sad exile was….)  on the word “ex-ile”

Wonderful Peace (“Far away in the depths…”)  on the word “depths”

                                         *(Also in the chorus of Wonderful Peace)…

                                                    Can you guess where? (at least two places).

What is an augmentedchord?  http://thechurchpianist.com/category/chord-substitutions/

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