D#aug chord on ukulele
D Sharp Augmented, also written Ebaug. Notes: D#, G and B.
How to play D#aug
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your middle 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 D#aug
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 D#+. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F## and A##; F## is the same key as G and A## is the same key as B.
More D# chords
All D# ukulele chordsaugmented chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#aug chord?
D#aug (D sharp augmented) is made of three notes: D# (root), G (major third) and B (augmented fifth).
How do you play D#aug on ukulele?
The easiest D#aug is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is D#aug 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.