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