Guitar chord Baug - diagrams and theory
Welcome to our tutorial on the B augmented chord (B aug), a member of the Augmented Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes B, D#, and F##. The intervals that build this chord are 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), and #5 (Augmented Fifth).
The B aug chord is a fascinating entity in the world of music theory. Its structure deviates from the more common major and minor chords, offering a unique sound that can add a distinctive color to your music. If you're new to this concept, you might find our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types helpful in understanding the basics.
Building the B aug chord requires a good understanding of fretboard intervals. If you need a refresher on this topic, don't hesitate to check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals. This will equip you with the knowledge needed to construct and understand the structure of any chord, including our current focus, the B aug.
Once you've grasped the theory behind the chord, it's time to put it into practice. We'll guide you through chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the B aug chord. If you're not sure about how to read these diagrams, our tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it might be of great help.
By the end of this tutorial, the B aug chord will no longer be a mystery. You'll be able to play it with confidence and incorporate it into your musical repertoire. So, let's dive into the intriguing world of the B augmented chord.
B aug chord Notes:
BD#F##
Chord formula for the Augmented Fifth chord:
B Augmented Fifth Guitar Chord Shapes
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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
Open
Position 2
Open
Position 3
Movable
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 build the B aug chord on guitar
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. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!