Eaug guitar chord (E Augmented)
Symbols: aug, "+"
Steps: 1-3-#5
Notes: E-G#-C
The E augmented chord stands out with its striking and unresolved quality. Constructed from the notes E, G# and C (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 "E aug" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.
Variation 1
- Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 1st fret
- Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret using your index finger
- Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
- Press the A (5th) string on the 3rd fret with your pinky
- Now, strum all the strings
Variation 2
- With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 1st fret
- Press the G (3rd) string on the 1st fret with your index finger
- Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
- Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string
Variation 3
- Place your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 4th fret and press down
- With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret
- Press the G (3rd) string on the 5th fret with your middle finger
- Position your pinky on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret and press down
- Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string
Variation 4
- Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 5th fret
- Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret using your index finger
- Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret and press down
- Press the A (5th) string on the 7th fret with your pinky
- Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings
Variation 5
- Place your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 8th fret and press down
- With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret
- Press the G (3rd) string on the 9th fret with your middle finger
- Position your pinky on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret and press down
- Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string
Variation 6
- Place a barre using your index finger on the 9th fret from the 2nd to the 3rd strings
- Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret and press down
- Press the A (5th) string on the 11th fret with your ring finger
- Stretch out your pinky to the 12th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
- Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string
Variation 7
- Place your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 12th fret and press down
- With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 13th fret
- Press the G (3rd) string on the 13th fret with your middle finger
- Position your pinky on the D (4th) string at the 14th fret and press down
- Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string
- E Major
- E Minor
- E 7
- E 5
- E dim
- E dim7
- E aug
- E sus2
- E sus4
- E maj7
- E m7
- E 7sus4
- E maj9
- E maj11
- E maj13
- E maj9#11
- E maj13#11
- E add9
- E 6add9
- E maj7b5
- E maj7#5
- E m6
- E m9
- E m11
- E m13
- E madd9
- E m6add9
- E mmaj7
- E mmaj9
- E m7b5
- E m7#5
- E 6
- E 9
- E 11
- E 13
- E 7b5
- E 7#5
- E 7b9
- E 7#9
- E 7(b5,b9)
- E 7(b5,#9)
- E 7(#5,b9)
- E 7(#5,#9)
- E 9b5
- E 9#5
- E 13#11
- E 13b9
- E 11b9
- E sus2sus4
- E -5