Gaug chord on guitar
G Augmented. Notes: G, B and D#.
How to play Gaug
- 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).
- Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Let the open G and B strings ring.
- Don't play the high E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: G (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Gaug
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
Groot
B3 · major third
D##5 · augmented fifth
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 G+.
More G chords
All G guitar chordsGmajorGmminorG7dominant seventhGm7minor seventhGmaj7major seventhGsus4suspended fourthGsus2suspended secondGdimdiminishedG6major sixthG9dominant ninthGadd9added ninthGm7b5half-diminishedGdim7diminished seventhG7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthG5power chordGm6minor sixthGm9minor ninthGmaj9major ninth
augmented chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Gaug chord?
Gaug (G augmented) is made of three notes: G (root), B (major third) and D# (augmented fifth).
How do you play Gaug on guitar?
The easiest Gaug 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). Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is Gaug hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 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.