G#aug chord on ukulele
G Sharp Augmented, also written Abaug. Notes: G#, C and E.
How to play G#aug
- 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 G#aug
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 G#+. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B# and D##; B# is the same key as C and D## is the same key as E.
More G# chords
All G# ukulele chordsaugmented chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#aug chord?
G#aug (G sharp augmented) is made of three notes: G# (root), C (major third) and E (augmented fifth).
How do you play G#aug on ukulele?
The easiest G#aug 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 G#aug 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.