Accessible Page: Bb Augmented Fifth Guitar Chord Fingering
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Chord Shapes
There are 3 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 3 of the G and B strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the D string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the A string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
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Position 2
Fingers Positions
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the G string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the D string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the A string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the low E string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 3
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the high E string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the G string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the B string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
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Bb aug Description
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!
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