Bb Augmented Fifth Guitar Chord Fingering
Welcome to our tutorial on the Bb aug chord, a unique chord that belongs to the Augmented Chords family. This chord, with its rich and full sound, is composed of the notes Bb, D, and F#. The Bb aug chord is built using the music intervals of 1, 3, and #5, also known as the Root, Major Third, and Augmented Fifth, respectively.
Understanding the intervals that make up this chord can greatly enhance your grasp of its structure and sound. If you need a refresher on fretboard intervals, we have a comprehensive tutorial that can help.
The Bb aug chord is not just about playing the correct notes, but also about understanding how these notes interact to create its distinctive sound. If you're interested in learning more about how chords are built by stacking intervals, check out our guitar music theory tutorial.
Knowing how to denote this chord depending on the intervals that compose it, can also be quite useful. For more information on this, our tutorial on chord notation is a great resource.
Finally, if you're looking to expand your chord knowledge beyond the basics, our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords can help you dive deeper into more complex chords like the Bb aug.
Whether you're a beginner just starting out or an experienced player looking to expand your repertoire, mastering the Bb aug chord can add a new dimension to your guitar playing. So grab your guitar and let's dive in!
Notes that compose the Bb aug chord:
BbDF#
How to create the Augmented Fifth chord:
Bb Augmented Fifth Guitar Chord Diagrams
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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
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Position 2
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Position 3
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You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C aug | D aug | E aug | F aug | G aug | A aug | B aug | C#aug | D#aug | F#aug | G#aug | A#aug | Abaug | Bbaug | Dbaug | Ebaug | Gbaug
How to create your own Bb aug chord fingerings
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below.