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