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G augmented chord (Gaug)

G augmented is a 3-note augmented chord: G – B – D♯. It sounds mysterious and suspenseful. Here it is on guitar, piano and ukulele, with fingering and audio.

  • NotesG – B – D♯
  • Formula1 – 3 – ♯5
  • SymbolGaug · G+ · G♯5
  • TypeAugmented chord

G augmented on guitar

  • ××1423GGBD♯
    Fret 3 (E shape)
  • 10××1423GD♯GB
    Fret 10 (A shape)

How to place your fingers (fret 3)

  1. Finger 1 (index) on fret 3 of the 6th string (E).
  2. Finger 4 (pinky) on fret 5 of the 4th string (D).
  3. Finger 2 (middle) on fret 4 of the 3rd string (G).
  4. Finger 3 (ring) on fret 4 of the 2nd string (B).
  5. Do not play the 5th and 1st strings: strum from the 6th.

The numbers inside the dots are the fingers of your left hand: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring and 4 pinky. The colored dots mark the root (G). The other positions let you change chords without jumping along the neck, or give you a higher-pitched sound.

G augmented on piano

GBD♯

In root position, play G – B – D♯ from bottom to top with fingers 1, 3 and 5 of your right hand (thumb, middle and pinky). With your left hand you usually play just the root (G) or the root and the fifth.

Inversions

  • First inversion: B – D♯ – G
  • Second inversion: D♯ – G – B

G augmented on ukulele

  • GD♯GB
    Open position
  • 3BD♯GD♯
    From fret 3

Standard tuning G – C – E – A (the G string is the high one). Is your ukulele in tune? Use the ukulele tuner.

Notes and intervals of G augmented

  • G1 · root
  • B3 · major third
  • D♯♯5 · augmented fifth

It appears as a passing chord (for example I → I augmented → vi) and in intros to ballads and boleros.

Progressions with Gaug

Chromatic passing chord: I – I+ – IV

The fifth, raised a half step, pulls toward the fourth degree.

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in the G augmented chord?

G augmented (Gaug) has 3 notes: G (root), B (major third), D♯ (augmented fifth).

How do you play G augmented on guitar?

The most common shape starts at fret 3: 3 x 5 4 4 x (from the 6th to the 1st string). Finger 1 (index) on fret 3 of the 6th string (E). Finger 4 (pinky) on fret 5 of the 4th string (D). Finger 2 (middle) on fret 4 of the 3rd string (G). Finger 3 (ring) on fret 4 of the 2nd string (B). Do not play the 5th and 1st strings: strum from the 6th string.

How do you write G augmented as a chord symbol?

It is written Gaug; you may also see G+ or G♯5. Letter-name chord notation uses C, D, E, F, G, A and B for the notes.

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