The E augmented chord (Eaug) is made of the notes E, G# and B#. It is built from the root E 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.
E augmented
Notes: E – G# – B#
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 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): 032110. On piano, the right hand plays 3 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the E augmented chord (Eaug) are E, G# and B#.
How do you play the E augmented chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 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): 032110.
How is the E augmented chord built?
The E augmented chord (Eaug) is made of the notes E, G# and B#. It is built from the root E with a major third and an augmented fifth.