The open A augmented chord is played within the first three frets and includes the open A string. It is a relatively easy way to play the chord. The image below contains the musical notation, chord chart, tabs and scale degrees for the open A augmented (A+) chord shape.
How to play the easy open A augmented 7 chord
- Place your 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string.
- Barre the 2nd fret of the 3rd and 2nd strings.
- Strum from the 5th string down to the 2nd string.
Easy open A+ chord info
- This shape is the easy version of the A augmented chord.
- It contains the notes (from the 5th string down) A, F, A and C#.
- It contains the 1 (root), #5, 1 and 3 in the key of A.
- It is an augmented chord.