Aaug guitar chord (A Augmented)

The A augmented chord stands out with its striking and unresolved quality. Constructed from the notes A, C# and F (root, major third, and augmented fifth), it introduces a unique tension that’s ideal for adding drama or unexpected shifts in your music. Below, you'll find sever variations how to play the "A aug" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

• Use your index finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 1st fret
• Press the B (2nd) string on the 2nd fret with your ring finger
• Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
• With your pinky, press down on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

• Use your index finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 1st fret
• Press the B (2nd) string on the 2nd fret with your ring finger
• Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
• With your pinky, press down on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Barre the 2nd fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 3rd strings
• Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 3rd fret
• Place your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 4th fret and press down
• Stretch out your pinky to the 5th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
• Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string

• Use your index finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 5th fret
• Press the B (2nd) string on the 6th fret with your ring finger
• Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret and press down
• With your pinky, press down on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Use your index finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 9th fret
• Press the B (2nd) string on the 10th fret with your ring finger
• Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret and press down
• With your pinky, press down on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret using your middle finger
• Position your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret and press down
• Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 11th fret
• Place your pinky on the A (5th) string at the 12th fret and press down
• Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

• Use your index finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 13th fret
• Press the B (2nd) string on the 14th fret with your ring finger
• Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret and press down
• With your pinky, press down on the D (4th) string at the 15th fret
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string