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Gaug chord on guitar

Gaug (G augmented) is G, B and D♯. The easiest way to play it is the open Gaug chord, written 321003. Put your 1st finger (index) on the 4th string, 1st fret. Put your 2nd finger (middle) on the 5th string, 2nd fret. Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 6th string, 3rd fret. Put your 4th finger (little) on the 1st string, 3rd fret. Let the 3rd and 2nd strings ring open.

Gaug

G augmented · G B D♯ · 1 3 ♯5

  • Open position

    Open chord

    3214GBD♯GBG

    321003

  • 3rd fret

    Root on the 6th string

    3fr1423GGBD♯

    3x544x

  • 8th fret

    Root on the 5th string

    8fr4311GBD♯G

    x-10-9-8-8-x

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Root
Chord

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

How to play Gaug

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

    321003
    • Put your 1st finger (index) on the 4th string, 1st fret.
    • Put your 2nd finger (middle) on the 5th string, 2nd fret.
    • Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 6th string, 3rd fret.
    • Put your 4th finger (little) on the 1st string, 3rd fret.
    • Let the 3rd and 2nd strings ring open.

  2. 2. Root on the 6th string · 3rd fret

    3x544x
    • Put your 1st finger (index) on the 6th string, 3rd fret.
    • Put your 2nd finger (middle) on the 3rd string, 4th fret.
    • Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 2nd string, 4th fret.
    • Put your 4th finger (little) on the 4th string, 5th fret.
    • Mute the 5th and 1st strings by letting the fingers next to them touch them lightly.

  3. 3. Root on the 5th string · 8th fret

    x-10-9-8-8-x
    • Lay your 1st finger (index) flat across the 3rd and 2nd strings at the 8th fret.
    • Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 4th string, 9th fret.
    • Put your 4th finger (little) on the 5th string, 10th 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 Gaug chord

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

Chords that often come after Gaug

Cx32010Gaug is a V+ that resolves to C: the raised fifth climbs a half step to C’s third.Em022000Gaug to Em is III+ to i in a minor key: two notes stay and one climbs a half step.

More guitar chords

Other chords on G

GGmG7Gmaj7Gm7Gsus2Gsus4Gadd9G9G6GdimGm7♭5Gdim7

Augmented chords on other notes

CaugD♭augDaugE♭augEaugFaugG♭augA♭augAaugB♭augBaug

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

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Gaug on guitar?

The easiest way to play it is the open Gaug chord, written 321003. Put your 1st finger (index) on the 4th string, 1st fret. Put your 2nd finger (middle) on the 5th string, 2nd fret. Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 6th string, 3rd fret. Put your 4th finger (little) on the 1st string, 3rd fret. Let the 3rd and 2nd strings ring open.

What notes are in the Gaug chord?

Gaug is G, B and D♯. In the shape written 321003, the 6th to 1st strings play G, B, D♯, G, B and G.

Is Gaug a barre chord?

No: none of its shapes here needs a barre.

How many ways can you play Gaug on guitar?

This page shows three: 321003 (open position), 3x544x (3rd fret) and x-10-9-8-8-x (8th 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 Gaug?

Yes. “Make a beat in E minor” opens the free editor with a lo-fi beat in E minor on Em C G D, the key where Gaug 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 E minor

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

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