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Beginner

Eaug Ukulele Chord

Eaug gathers E, G# and C, sharpening the fifth so the chord shimmers without ever resting. Its suspended, slightly eerie character is perfect for leading the ear toward a new chord, and being symmetrical the shape simultaneously names Caug and G#aug.

Also known as

  • E+
  • E +
  • E aug
  • Eaugmented
  • E augmented

How to Play This Chord

Position your fingers on the fretboard as shown in the diagram. The vertical lines represent the four strings, from the top G string (left) to the A string (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

Fret the high G string at fret 1 with your index and let the C and E strings stay open. Use your ring finger to reach fret 3 on the bottom A string. The wide gap between index and ring is the hurdle here — keep your thumb low behind the neck so your hand can open up and the two middle strings ring freely.

There are many ways to play this chord. Try these:

AECG 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3
AECG 3 0 0 1 3 0 0 1
AECG 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3
AECG 1 0 3 0 0 3 1 0

See how Eaug works with other chords — Progression Generator