D# augmented triad for guitar (D#aug)
Notes, positions, and inversions of the D# augmented triad (D#aug) on the guitar fretboard: D# · G · B.
Instrument
Root
Chord
Position (CAGED)
Strings
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Frets15
1224
Chord
D#aug
D#GB
E
B
G
D
A
E
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Legend
D#
Root
· R
G
Third
· 3
B
Fifth
· ♯5
Inversions
(strings 1·2·3)Root position
fret 8
1st inversion
fret 12
2nd inversion
fret 4
D# augmented
The D# augmented triad is made up of three notes: D# · G · B.
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.