A Augmented Guitar Chord (Aaug)
A Augmented (Aaug) is built from A, C#, E#, which is the 1P - 3M - 5A formula measured from the root A. This page shows 3 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for Aaug
Notes in Aaug
- A1P
- C#3M
- E#5A
How to play Aaug
A Augmented Guitar Chord (Aaug) is suspended and slightly surreal.
Beginner tip
The raised fifth is easy to miss — press firmly on the top note to bring it out.
Practice idea
Try it between the I and the IV chord for an unexpected lift.
Aaug FAQ
- What notes are in A Augmented?
- A Augmented (Aaug) contains A, C#, E#. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5A above the root A.
- How do you play Aaug on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Aaug": low E muted, A open, D at fret 3, G at fret 2, B at fret 2, high E at fret 1.
- Is Aaug hard for beginners?
- It sits in the augmented family. The raised fifth is easy to miss — press firmly on the top note to bring it out.