G#/Abaug guitar chord (G#/Ab Augmented)

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

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

• Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering the 2nd to the 3rd strings
• Press down on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret using your middle finger
• Use your ring finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 3rd fret
• Stretch out your pinky to the 4th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
• Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string

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

• Press down on the E (1st) string at the 8th fret using your index finger
• Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret and press down
• Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 9th fret
• Press the D (4th) string on the 10th fret with your pinky
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret and press down
• With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret
• Press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret using your ring finger
• Use your pinky to press the A (5th) string down on the 11th fret
• Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

• Press down on the E (1st) string at the 12th fret using your index finger
• Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 13th fret and press down
• Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 13th fret
• Press the D (4th) string on the 14th fret with your pinky
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string