D#aug chord on guitar
D Sharp Augmented, also written Ebaug. Notes: D#, G and B.
How to play D#aug
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play D#aug
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 11 position
HardBarre at fret 8
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 D#+. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F## and A##; F## is the same key as G and A## is the same key as B.
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Questions
What notes are in the D#aug chord?
D#aug (D sharp augmented) is made of three notes: D# (root), G (major third) and B (augmented fifth).
How do you play D#aug on guitar?
The easiest D#aug is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
Is D#aug hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy 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.