Aaug chord on guitar
A Augmented. Notes: A, C# and F.
How to play Aaug
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play Aaug
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 2
HardBarre at fret 10
HardBarre at fret 5
HardNotes and theory
The augmented triad raises the fifth of a major chord. It sounds suspenseful and leads nicely into the next chord. The formula is 1 3 #5, and you will also see it written as A+. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A, C# and E#; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the Aaug chord?
Aaug (A augmented) is made of three notes: A (root), C# (major third) and F (augmented fifth).
How do you play Aaug on guitar?
The easiest Aaug is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
Is Aaug hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a augmented chord sound like?
The augmented triad raises the fifth of a major chord. It sounds suspenseful and leads nicely into the next chord.