A Augmented Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: A - C# - F
Formula: 1 - 3 - ♯5
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Augmented 5th
Quick answer
The Aaug guitar chord is played as x-0-3-2-2-1 from low E to high E and uses the notes A, C#, F.
- Fret pattern
- x-0-3-2-2-1
- Chord notes
- A, C#, F
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - ♯5
Aaug
How to Play Aaug
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the high E string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the B string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the G string
- 5Place your pinky finger on fret 3 of the D string
- 6Play the A string open
About Augmented Chords
Built from two stacked major 3rds. Augmented chords sound mysterious and unresolved, common in jazz and Beatles-style progressions.
A Augmented Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the A Augmented guitar chord?
The A Augmented guitar chord uses the notes A, C#, F.
How do you play Aaug on guitar?
Play the Aaug guitar chord with the x-0-3-2-2-1 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your index finger on fret 1 of the high E string Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the B string Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the G string Place your pinky finger on fret 3 of the D string Play the A string open
What is the formula for A Augmented?
The A Augmented formula is 1 - 3 - ♯5: Root, Major 3rd, Augmented 5th.