B augmented triad for guitar (Baug)
Notes, positions, and inversions of the B augmented triad (Baug) on the guitar fretboard: B · D# · G.
Instrument
Root
Chord
Position (CAGED)
Strings
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Frets15
1224
Chord
Baug
BD#G
E
B
G
D
A
E
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Legend
B
Root
· R
D#
Third
· 3
G
Fifth
· ♯5
Inversions
(strings 1·2·3)Root position
fret 4
1st inversion
fret 8
2nd inversion
fret 12
B augmented
The B augmented triad is made up of three notes: B · D# · G.
The suspended, ambiguous color of the raised fifth makes it useful for chromatic transitions and for adding harmonic color to a progression, especially in jazz.