A#aug chord on guitar
A Sharp Augmented, also written Bbaug. Notes: A#, D and F#.
How to play A#aug
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play A#aug
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
MediumFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 3
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##; C## is the same key as D and E## is the same key as F#.
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Questions
What notes are in the A#aug chord?
A#aug (A sharp augmented) is made of three notes: A# (root), D (major third) and F# (augmented fifth).
How do you play A#aug on guitar?
The easiest A#aug is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (A#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
Is A#aug hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.