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E Flat Augmented Chord on Guitar
- E♭aug
- E♭ · G · B
- From fret 4
- Also written D♯aug
Root on string 5
E flat augmented, written E♭aug, is an augmented chord: a major chord with a raised fifth, a restless sound often used to pass between chords. E♭aug has no open shape, so it is usually played as a 4-string shape from the 4th fret.
How to play E♭aug, finger by finger
- Put your index finger on string 3 at the 4th fret.
- Put your middle finger on string 2 at the 4th fret.
- Put your ring finger on string 4 at the 5th fret.
- Put your pinky finger on string 5 at the 6th fret.
- Strum strings 5 to 2 only.
More ways to play E♭aug
Notes in E♭ augmented
| Note | Interval | Role |
|---|---|---|
| E♭ | 1 | root |
| G | 3 | major third |
| B | ♯5 | sharp fifth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – ♯5
Questions about E♭aug
What notes are in E♭aug?
E♭, G and B. Those are the 1, 3, ♯5 of the chord, counted from E♭.
Which strings do I strum for E♭aug?
Start on string 5 and strum down to string 1, and leave the strings marked with an X silent.
Is E♭aug the same as D♯aug?
Yes, on guitar they are played the same way and sound the same. E flat and D sharp are two names for one note: songs in sharp keys write D♯, songs in flat keys write E♭.
What chord does E♭aug lead to?
Most often A♭. Its raised fifth moves up a half step to the third of A♭.
Related chords
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Other augmented chords