Eaug chord on ukulele
E Augmented. Notes: E, G# and C.
How to play Eaug
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open C and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Eaug
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 1 position
MediumBarre at fret 4
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 E+. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled E, G# and B#; B# is the same key as C.
More E chords
All E ukulele chordsaugmented chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Eaug chord?
Eaug (E augmented) is made of three notes: E (root), G# (major third) and C (augmented fifth).
How do you play Eaug on ukulele?
The easiest Eaug is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C). Let the open C and E strings ring.
Is Eaug hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 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.