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