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D Augmented Guitar Chord (Daug)

D Augmented (Daug) is built from D, F#, A#, which is the 1P - 3M - 5A formula measured from the root D. This page shows 7 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.

Augmented
Notes: D · F# · A#Intervals: 1P – 3M – 5A

Fingerings for Daug

Dauglow E at fret 4, A at fret 3, D at fret 2, high E muted
Dauglow E at fret 1, A muted, D at fret 3, G at fret 2, B at fret 2, high E muted
Dauglow E muted, A at fret 3, D at fret 2, high E muted
Dauglow E muted, A at fret 4, D at fret 3, G at fret 2, B muted, high E at fret 1
Dauglow E muted, A at fret 4, D muted, G at fret 2, B at fret 2, high E at fret 1
Dauglow E muted, A at fret 1, D muted, G at fret 3, B at fret 3, high E at fret 2
Dauglow E muted, A muted, D at fret 3, G at fret 2, B at fret 2, high E at fret 1

Notes in Daug

  • D1P
  • F#3M
  • A#5A

How to play Daug

D Augmented Guitar Chord (Daug) 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.

Daug FAQ

What notes are in D Augmented?
D Augmented (Daug) contains D, F#, A#. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5A above the root D.
How do you play Daug on guitar?
The most common shape here is "Daug": low E at fret 4, A at fret 3, D at fret 2, high E muted.
Is Daug 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.

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