A flat augmented guitar chord (Abaug)
Also written G#aug (G sharp augmented)
An augmented chord stacks two major thirds, with an augmented fifth. Strange and floating, it often works as a transition between two chords.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 4
Position 2 fret 6
Position 3 fret 11
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| A♭ (A flat) | root |
| C | major third |
| E | augmented fifth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – #5 · A♭ – C – E
A progression with this chord
The augmented chord connects the major chord to the chord built on the fourth.