V+7–I

The V+7–I progression combines the augmented triad with a dominant seventh for maximum harmonic tension before resolving to the tonic. The raised fifth adds an extra chromatic voice leading line on top of the tritone already present in the dominant seventh, creating a double pull toward resolution. This chord is a favorite of jazz and blues players looking for extra color on dominant chords.

Pattern: V+7 – I Example in C Major: Gaug7 – C

Genre: jazz, blues, classical Difficulty: intermediate

Choose a Key

C Major Gaug7 – C G Major Daug7 – G D Major Aaug7 – D A Major Eaug7 – A E Major Baug7 – E B Major F♯aug7 – B F♯ Major C♯aug7 – F♯ F Major Caug7 – F B♭ Major Faug7 – B♭ E♭ Major Bbaug7 – E♭ A♭ Major Ebaug7 – A♭ D♭ Major Abaug7 – D♭

Song Examples

Whole Lotta Love — Led Zeppelin
Come Together — The Beatles
Spanish Key — Miles Davis

Related Progressions

V7–I Vaug–I Iaug7–IV