G augmented guitar chord (Gaug)

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

× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)

Chord notes

NoteInterval
Groot
Bmajor third
D♯ (D sharp)augmented fifth

Formula: 1 – 3 – #5 · G – B – D♯

A progression with this chord

  1. GI
  2. GaugI+
  3. CIV

The augmented chord connects the major chord to the chord built on the fourth.

Other G chords

The same chord on other roots