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Eaug chord on guitar

Eaug (E augmented) is E, G♯ and B♯. The easiest way to play it is the open Eaug chord, written 032110. Put your 1st finger (index) on the 3rd string, 1st fret. Put your 2nd finger (middle) on the 2nd string, 1st fret. Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 4th string, 2nd fret. Put your 4th finger (little) on the 5th string, 3rd fret. Let the 6th and 1st strings ring open.

Eaug

E augmented · E G♯ B♯ · 1 3 ♯5

  • Open position

    Open chord

    4312EB♯EG♯B♯E

    032110

  • 5th fret

    Root on the 5th string

    5fr4311EG♯B♯E

    x7655x

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Root
Chord

Dots show where each finger goes, numbered 1 (index) to 4 (little); the green ones are E, the root.

How to play Eaug

Strings are counted from the thinnest: the 1st is the high E and the 6th the low E. Each shape is written as tab from the 6th string to the 1st, a number for the fret to press, 0 for an open string and x for one not played.

  1. 1. Open chord · Open position

    032110
    • Put your 1st finger (index) on the 3rd string, 1st fret.
    • Put your 2nd finger (middle) on the 2nd string, 1st fret.
    • Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 4th string, 2nd fret.
    • Put your 4th finger (little) on the 5th string, 3rd fret.
    • Let the 6th and 1st strings ring open.

  2. 2. Root on the 5th string · 5th fret

    x7655x
    • Lay your 1st finger (index) flat across the 3rd and 2nd strings at the 5th fret.
    • Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 4th string, 6th fret.
    • Put your 4th finger (little) on the 5th string, 7th fret.
    • Don't play the 6th string: strum from the 5th.
    • Mute the 1st string by letting a finger next to it touch it lightly.

Notes in the Eaug chord

Eaug is E, G♯ and B♯, and it sounds dreamy and unresolved, as if something is about to happen. From E, count 4 half steps up to G♯ and 4 more to B♯. Its formula is 1 3 ♯5. The shapes above play these notes in different orders and octaves, some more than once, but always with E lowest. See its inversions and keys on the Eaug piano chord page.

Chords that often come after Eaug

Ax02220Eaug is a V+ that resolves to A: the raised fifth climbs a half step to A’s third.C♯mx46654Eaug to C♯m is III+ to i in a minor key: two notes stay and one climbs a half step.

More guitar chords

Other chords on E

EEmE7Emaj7Em7Esus2Esus4Eadd9E9E6EdimEm7♭5Edim7

Augmented chords on other notes

CaugD♭augDaugE♭augFaugG♭augGaugA♭augAaugB♭augBaug

Or see every chord at once on the guitar chord chart.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Eaug on guitar?

The easiest way to play it is the open Eaug chord, written 032110. Put your 1st finger (index) on the 3rd string, 1st fret. Put your 2nd finger (middle) on the 2nd string, 1st fret. Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 4th string, 2nd fret. Put your 4th finger (little) on the 5th string, 3rd fret. Let the 6th and 1st strings ring open.

What notes are in the Eaug chord?

Eaug is E, G♯ and B♯. In the shape written 032110, the 6th to 1st strings play E, B♯, E, G♯, B♯ and E.

Is Eaug a barre chord?

No: none of its shapes here needs a barre.

How many ways can you play Eaug on guitar?

This page shows two: 032110 (open position) and x7655x (5th fret). Any chord can be played in more places up the neck; these are the ones chord books show first.

Can I make a beat with Eaug?

Yes. “Make a beat in C♯ minor” opens the free editor with a lo-fi beat in C♯ minor on C♯m A E B, the key where Eaug is the III+ chord. Then change any part, add a melody and your voice, part by part. No account is needed to start.

Make a beat in C♯ minor

Opens the free editor with a lo-fi beat in C♯ minor on C♯m A E B, the key where Eaug is the III+ chord. Then change any part, add a melody and your voice, part by part. No account needed to start.

Make a beat in C♯ minorAll guitar chords

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