Aaug chord on ukulele

A Augmented. Notes: A, C# and F.

Aaug ukulele chord diagram, open position3AR1C#32F#5AC#FA
Open position · Easy

How to play Aaug

  1. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
  4. Let the open A string ring.
  5. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: A (the root)Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play Aaug

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
Aaug ukulele chord, open position3AR1C#32F#5AC#FA

Open position

Easy
Aaug ukulele chord, fret 2 position2fr1AR3F#54AR2C#3AFAC#

Fret 2 position

Medium
Aaug ukulele chord, barre at fret 12AR1C#31F#54C#3AC#FC#

Barre at fret 1

Medium
Aaug ukulele chord, barre at fret 55fr2C#31F#51AR4F#5C#FAF

Barre at fret 5

Hard

Notes and theory

Aroot
C#3 · major third
F#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 A+. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A, C# and E#; E# is the same key as F.

augmented chords in every key

Questions

What notes are in the Aaug chord?

Aaug (A augmented) is made of three notes: A (root), C# (major third) and F (augmented fifth).

How do you play Aaug on ukulele?

The easiest Aaug is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).

Is Aaug hard to play on ukulele?

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.