G+ Guitar Chord | Also known as G augmented chord

G aug position 1 guitar chord diagram

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

To better understand the structure of this chord, it's useful to have a grasp of the music intervals on the fretboard. You'll find that the G aug chord is built by stacking these specific intervals. If you're new to this concept, our guitar music theory tutorial can provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how chords are built by stacking intervals.

Learning the G aug chord can be a significant step up from basic chords, making it an interesting addition to your repertoire. It can add a new dimension to your music, especially when used in jazz chord progressions.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the G aug chord. If you're interested in further exploring different chord types, feel free to check out our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types.

Remember, understanding the construction and sound of various chords, including the G aug, is a crucial part of becoming a versatile guitarist. So let's dive in and learn how to play the G aug chord!

Notes that compose the G+ chord:

GBD#

Chord structure of the Augmented Fifth chord:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7

G 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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G aug position 4 guitar chord diagram

Position 2
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G aug position 6 guitar chord diagram

Position 3
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G aug position 7 guitar chord diagram

Position 4
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G aug position 8 guitar chord diagram

Position 5
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G aug position 10 guitar chord diagram

Position 6
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G aug position 11 guitar chord diagram

Position 7
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G aug position 13 guitar chord diagram

Position 8
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G aug position 14 guitar chord diagram

Position 9
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G aug position 15 guitar chord diagram

Position 10
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G aug position 2 guitar chord diagram

Position 11
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G aug position 3 guitar chord diagram

Position 12
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G aug position 5 guitar chord diagram

Position 13
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G aug position 9 guitar chord diagram

Position 14
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G aug position 12 guitar chord diagram

Position 15
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G aug position 1 guitar chord diagram

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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

G aug guitar chord: fretboard map of the intervals

Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.

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1
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3
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7
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3
#5
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3
#5
1
3
#5
1
3
#5
1
3
#5
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#5
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3
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#5
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