A#aug chord on ukulele
A Sharp Augmented, also written Bbaug. Notes: A#, D and F#.
How to play A#aug
- Lay your middle finger flat across the 3rd (C) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A#aug
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumFret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 6
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 A#+. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C## and E##; C## is the same key as D and E## is the same key as F#.
More A# chords
All A# ukulele chordsaugmented chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the A#aug chord?
A#aug (A sharp augmented) is made of three notes: A# (root), D (major third) and F# (augmented fifth).
How do you play A#aug on ukulele?
The easiest A#aug is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your middle finger flat across the 3rd (C) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
Is A#aug hard to play on ukulele?
A#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.