Accessible Page: How to Play G#aug Chord on Guitar | G# Augmented Fifth

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This page provides an accessible, text-only version of the G# aug guitar chord, designed for use with screen-reader software.

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 5 of the G and B strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the D string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the A string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

Audio file

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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 5 of the G string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the D string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the A string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

Audio file

Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord position:


Position 3

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 12 of the high E string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 13 of the G string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the B string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 14 of the D string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

Audio file

Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord position:


G# aug Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the G# aug chord, an intriguing member of the Augmented Chords family. This chord, played on the guitar, carries a unique, slightly dissonant sound that can add a layer of complexity to your music.

The G# aug chord is composed of three distinct notes: G#, B#, and D##. These notes are built from specific intervals, namely the 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), and #5 (Augmented Fifth). Understanding these intervals is key to mastering the chord, and you can learn more about them in our tutorial about fretboard intervals.

The chord's unique structure is a result of stacking these intervals in a specific manner. If you're interested in the theory behind this, we recommend checking out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals. This will not only help you understand the G# aug chord better but also assist you in learning and creating other chords.

Once you've understood the theory, it's time to get hands-on. We'll be providing chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and play the G# aug chord. If you're unsure how to interpret these diagrams, our tutorial on chord notation is a great resource.

Remember, mastering the G# aug chord takes practice. So, pick up your guitar, dive into the tutorial, and start adding a new dimension to your music today!

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