Gaug guitar chord (G Augmented)

Symbols: aug, "+"

Steps: 1-3-#5

Notes: G-B-D#

The G augmented chord stands out with its striking and unresolved quality. Constructed from the notes G, B and D# (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 five variations how to play the "G aug" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Gaug guitar chord - variation 1
  • With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 3rd fret
  • Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 1st fret
  • Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Press the low E (6th) string on the 3rd fret with your ring finger
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 2

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

Variation 3

Gaug guitar chord - variation 3
  • Position your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 7th fret and press down
  • Use your ring finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 8th fret
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret using your middle finger
  • Place your pinky on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Gaug guitar chord - variation 4
  • With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 8th fret with your index finger
  • Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Press down on the A (5th) string at the 10th fret using your pinky
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 5

Gaug guitar chord - variation 5
  • Position your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 11th fret and press down
  • Use your ring finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 12th fret
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret using your middle finger
  • Place your pinky on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string