Eaug Guitar Chord | How to Play The E Augmented Fifth Chord

Welcome to our tutorial on the E augmented (E aug) chord. This chord belongs to the family of Augmented Chords and is composed of the notes E, G#, and B#. The intervals that build this chord are 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), and #5 (Augmented Fifth).

The E aug chord is a unique and somewhat complex chord, making it an interesting addition to any guitarist's repertoire. Its construction relies heavily on understanding the concept of intervals, which are the distances between the notes that make up the chord. You can learn more about intervals in our fretboard intervals tutorial.

Knowing how to build chords by stacking intervals is a crucial part of understanding how the E aug chord is formed. If you're new to this concept, we recommend checking out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

For those who are more visual learners, we'll be providing chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the E aug chord. This will help you see where the notes are located on the fretboard and understand how they relate to each other.

Finally, if you're interested in learning more about different types of chords, our comprehensive guitar chord tutorial covers a wide range of chord types, including the E aug chord. Happy strumming!