Gaug chord on ukulele
G Augmented. Notes: G, B and D#.
How to play Gaug
- 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.
Lowest note: G (the root)Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Gaug
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumFret 4 position
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumNotes and theory
Groot
B3 · major third
D##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 G+.
More G chords
All G ukulele chordsGmajorGmminorG7dominant seventhGm7minor seventhGmaj7major seventhGsus4suspended fourthGsus2suspended secondGdimdiminishedG6major sixthG9dominant ninthGadd9added ninthGm7b5half-diminishedGdim7diminished seventhG7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthGm6minor sixthGm9minor ninthGmaj9major ninthGm(add9)minor added ninth
augmented chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Gaug chord?
Gaug (G augmented) is made of three notes: G (root), B (major third) and D# (augmented fifth).
How do you play Gaug on ukulele?
The easiest Gaug 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 Gaug 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.