Accessible Page: A Augmented Fifth Guitar Chord (Aaug) | Easy Ways to Play It

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Chord Shapes

There are 4 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

A aug Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the A aug chord, a member of the Augmented Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes A, C#, and E# and is built using the intervals 1, 3, and #5, also known as the Root, Major Third, and Augmented Fifth.

Augmented chords are unique and can add an interesting flair to your music. The A aug chord, in particular, is a vibrant and distinctive chord that can bring a new dimension to your sound. This tutorial will guide you through how to play this chord with the help of chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. You'll learn how these tones come together to form the A aug chord and how to incorporate it into your playing.

Before we dive in, it could be useful to have a solid understanding of how chords are denoted depending on the intervals that compose them. This will assist you in understanding the structure of the A aug chord better. Additionally, our tutorial about fretboard intervals can provide a deeper understanding of the relationships between the notes on the fretboard.

For those interested in building their own chords, our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals can be a great resource. This will not only enhance your understanding of the A aug chord but also empower you to experiment with other chord structures.

Let's get started and dive into the world of the A aug chord!

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