What notes are in G Augmented?

G Augmented (Gaug) contains G, B, D#. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5A above the root G.

How do you play Gaug on guitar?

The most common shape here is "Gaug": low E at fret 3, A at fret 2, D at fret 1, high E muted.

Is Gaug 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.

G Augmented Guitar Chord (Gaug)

G Augmented (Gaug) is built from G, B, D#, which is the 1P - 3M - 5A formula measured from the root G. This page shows 8 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.

Augmented

Notes: G · B · D#Intervals: 1P – 3M – 5A

Fingerings for Gaug

Gauglow E at fret 3, A at fret 2, D at fret 1, high E muted

Gauglow E at fret 4, A at fret 3, D at fret 2, high E muted

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

Gauglow E muted, A at fret 3, D at fret 2, high E muted

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

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

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

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

Notes in Gaug

G1P
B3M
D#5A

How to play Gaug

G Augmented Guitar Chord (Gaug) 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.

Gaug FAQ

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