Gaug Ukulele Chord
Gaug is built from G, B and D#, with the fifth pushed up a half step to create a floating, restless sound. That dreamy instability makes it a favorite for connecting chords or adding drama, and because augmented chords are symmetrical the shape doubles as D#aug and Baug.
Also known as
- G+
- G +
- G aug
- Gaugmented
- G 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
Keep the high G string open, then fret the C string at fret 3 with your middle finger and the E string at fret 3 with your ring finger, adding the index on the A string at fret 2. Stacking the middle and ring at the same fret can pinch — splay them apart and arch your hand so the open G above stays clear.