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G Augmented Chord on Guitar

3fr1423

Root on string 6

G augmented, written Gaug, is an augmented chord: a major chord with a raised fifth, a restless sound often used to pass between chords. Gaug has no open shape, so it is usually played as a 4-string shape from the 3rd fret.

How to play Gaug, finger by finger

  1. Put your index finger on string 6 at the 3rd fret.
  2. Put your middle finger on string 3 at the 4th fret.
  3. Put your ring finger on string 2 at the 4th fret.
  4. Put your pinky finger on string 4 at the 5th fret.
  5. Strum strings 6 to 2 only, and mute string 5 by touching it lightly.

More ways to play Gaug

8fr4312
Root on string 5 from fret 8
321
Open near the nut
2fr2143
Open, fret 2 from fret 2
3fr143
Open, fret 3 from fret 3
4fr3124
Movable, fret 4 from fret 4
5fr1342
Movable, fret 5 from fret 5
10fr1423
Movable, fret 10 from fret 10
12fr4321
Barre, fret 12 from fret 12

Notes in G augmented

NoteIntervalRole
G1root
B3major third
D♯♯5sharp fifth

Formula: 1 – 3 – ♯5

Questions about Gaug

What notes are in Gaug?

G, B and D♯. Those are the 1, 3, ♯5 of the chord, counted from G.

Which strings do I strum for Gaug?

All six strings.

What chord does Gaug lead to?

Most often C. Its raised fifth moves up a half step to the third of C.

Often played with Gaug

Other augmented chords