The Ab augmented / G# augmented chord (Abaug) is made of the notes Ab, C and E. It is built from the root Ab with a major third and an augmented fifth.
The augmented chord is suspended and uneasy: it is mostly used as a passing chord or to build tension.
Ab augmented
Notes: Ab – C – E
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 1 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx6998. On piano, the right hand plays 3 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the Ab augmented chord (Abaug) are Ab, C and E.
How do you play the Ab augmented chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 1 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx6998.
How is the Ab augmented chord built?
The Ab augmented / G# augmented chord (Abaug) is made of the notes Ab, C and E. It is built from the root Ab with a major third and an augmented fifth.
Are Ab and G# the same chord?
Yes: Ab and G# are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so Ab augmented / G# augmented is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.