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B Augmented Chord on Guitar
- Baug
- B · D♯ · F𝄪
- From fret 7
Root on string 6
B augmented, written Baug, is an augmented chord: a major chord with a raised fifth, a restless sound often used to pass between chords. Baug has no open shape, so it is usually played as a 4-string shape from the 7th fret.
How to play Baug, finger by finger
- Put your index finger on string 6 at the 7th fret.
- Put your middle finger on string 3 at the 8th fret.
- Put your ring finger on string 2 at the 8th fret.
- Put your pinky finger on string 4 at the 9th fret.
- Strum strings 6 to 2 only, and mute string 5 by touching it lightly.
More ways to play Baug
Notes in B augmented
| Note | Interval | Role |
|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | root |
| D♯ | 3 | major third |
| F𝄪 | ♯5 | sharp fifth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – ♯5
Questions about Baug
What notes are in Baug?
B, D♯ and F𝄪. Those are the 1, 3, ♯5 of the chord, counted from B.
Which strings do I strum for Baug?
All six strings.
What chord does Baug lead to?
Most often E. Its raised fifth moves up a half step to the third of E.
Related chords
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