This chord has 4 voicings across the fretboard. Use the arrows to see each shape and fingering — and tap any dot on the diagram to hear that note.
Aaug Guitar Chord
An augmented chord. Aaug has ethereal quality.
Also known as
- A+
- A +
- A aug
- Aaugmented
- A augmented
How to Play This Chord
Position your fingers on the fretboard as shown in the diagram. The vertical lines represent the strings, from low E (left) to high E (right), and the horizontal lines are the frets. Numbers inside the dots indicate which finger to use: 1 (index), 2 (middle), 3 (ring), 4 (pinky). An X means don't play that string; an O means play it open. A bar spanning multiple strings means one finger presses across all of them at once — this is known as a barre chord.
Tips & Tricks
Open Aaug modifies the A major shape by raising the E to E# (F). It's a straightforward modification that introduces the augmented sound. The chord resolves naturally to D major, so practice that resolution to hear how the tension releases.