Eaug chord on guitar
E Augmented. Notes: E, G# and C.
How to play Eaug
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your pinky finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open low E and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play Eaug
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 5
MediumFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
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 E+. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled E, G# and B#; B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the Eaug chord?
Eaug (E augmented) is made of three notes: E (root), G# (major third) and C (augmented fifth).
How do you play Eaug on guitar?
The easiest Eaug is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
Is Eaug 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.