Aaug guitar chord
The Aaug chord (A augmented) is built from the notes A, C# and E#, formula 1–3–#5.
- Notes
- A C# E#
- Type
- augmented
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 4
x03221How to play Aaug
The easiest Aaug shape is x03221, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Unsettled and dreamy. Raising the fifth makes it lean toward the next chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Aaug chord?
Aaug contains A, C# and E#. Its formula is 1–3–#5.
Is Aaug hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x03221.