Baug chord on guitar
B Augmented. Notes: B, D# and G.
How to play Baug
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open G and B strings ring.
- 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 Baug
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 7 position
HardBarre at fret 12
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 B+. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled B, D# and F##; F## is the same key as G.
More B chords
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Questions
What notes are in the Baug chord?
Baug (B augmented) is made of three notes: B (root), D# (major third) and G (augmented fifth).
How do you play Baug on guitar?
The easiest Baug is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Let the open G and B strings ring.
Is Baug hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 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.