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G♯ Augmented (G♯aug) Chord Guitar

The low-string augmented barre at the 4th fret — G♯-C-E.

4frE×DGBEG#G#CEG#
Root3rd5th

Index finger barres at the 4th fret; the A string is left unsounded

G#
Root
EBass6th string
Fret4
Finger1 index
×
Not played
A5th string
FretMuted
Finger
G#
Root
D4th string
Fret6
Finger3 ring
C
3rd
G3rd string
Fret5
Finger2 middle
E
5th
B2nd string
Fret5
Finger2 middle
G#
Root
e1st string
Fret4
Finger1 index
NotesG# – C – E
Formula1 – 3 – ♯5
Voicing4x6554
TonesG#×3·C×1·E×1
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Questions about G♯ Augmented (G♯aug)

What notes are in a G♯ Augmented (G♯aug) chord?

A G♯ Augmented (G♯aug) chord contains the notes G#, C, E. It is built from the augmented formula 1 - 3 - ♯5, with G# as the root.

Can I use G♯aug as a higher voicing of C augmented?

Yes — they contain the same three notes, so substituting one for the other changes the register and the top note but not the harmony. If a progression calls for Caug and the open shape sits too low against the melody, this grip at the 4th fret is a direct swap that keeps the line where you want it.

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