G#aug chord on guitar
G Sharp Augmented, also written Abaug. Notes: G#, C and E.
How to play G#aug
- Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (G) to the 2nd (B) string at fret 5. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (G#).
- Don't play the low E, A and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play G#aug
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 5
MediumFret 4 position
MediumBarre at fret 1
HardBarre 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 G#+. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B# and D##; B# is the same key as C and D## is the same key as E.
More G# chords
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Questions
What notes are in the G#aug chord?
G#aug (G sharp augmented) is made of three notes: G# (root), C (major third) and E (augmented fifth).
How do you play G#aug on guitar?
The easiest G#aug is the "barre at fret 5" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (G) to the 2nd (B) string at fret 5. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (G#). Don't play the low E, A and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
Is G#aug hard to play on guitar?
G#aug has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.