Eaug Guitar Chord
Eaug is an augmented chord. It raises the fifth of a major chord by a half step for a floating, unresolved sound. Moving the shape four frets gives the same three notes. Its notes are E, G# and B# (= C). Below is one way to play it, with a chord diagram, tab and finger numbers.
Notes in Eaug
| Note | Degree | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| E | R | Root |
| G# | 3 | Major 3rd |
| B# (= C) | #5 | Augmented 5th |
Formula: 1–3–#5
B# is the correct spelling of this note in this chord. On the guitar it is the same pitch as C.
Eaug chord shapes
Finger numbers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky. In the tab, x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. In the diagrams the top line is the 1st (thinnest) string and the nut is on the left.
Aug shape 1fr
Easiest- Tab (6th → 1st string)
- 0 3 2 1 1 0
- Fingers
- – 3 2 1 1 –
How to play Eaug (easiest shape)
Shape: Aug shape 1fr, tab 0 3 2 1 1 0 (6th to 1st string).
- 1Press the 3rd and 2nd strings at the 1st fret with your index finger (1).
- 2Put your middle finger (2) on the 4th string at the 2nd fret.
- 3Put your ring finger (3) on the 5th string at the 3rd fret.
- 4Let the 6th and 1st strings ring open.
- 5Strum down from the 6th string to the 1st string.
Eaug: common questions
- What notes are in the Eaug chord?
- Eaug has 3 notes: E, G# and B# (= C). Counted from the root, that is 1–3–#5.
- Is there an easier way to play Eaug?
- The easiest shape on this page is "Aug shape 1fr" (0 3 2 1 1 0). It only needs a short barre: your index finger (1) covers 2 strings at once.
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