E augmented triad for guitar (Eaug)
Notes, positions, and inversions of the E augmented triad (Eaug) on the guitar fretboard: E · G# · C.
Instrument
Root
Chord
Position (CAGED)
Strings
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Frets15
1224
Chord
Eaug
EG#C
E
B
G
D
A
E
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Legend
E
Root
· R
G#
Third
· 3
C
Fifth
· ♯5
Inversions
(strings 1·2·3)Root position
fret 9
1st inversion
open
2nd inversion
fret 5
E augmented
The E augmented triad is made up of three notes: E · G# · C.
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.