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