The open E augmented chord shape contains the open 1st string (E). While it is a relatively easy way to play the chord, the fingering can sometimes feel a bit challenging. The image below contains the musical notation, chord chart, tabs and scale degrees for the open E augmented (E+) chord shape.
How to play the easy open E augmented 7 chord
- Place your 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string.
- Place your 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string.
- Place your 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string.
- Strum the first four strings.
Easy open E+ chord info
- This shape is the easy version of the E augmented chord.
- It contains the notes (from the 5th string down) E, G#, C and E.
- It contains the 1 (root), 3, #5 and 1 in the key of E.
- It is an augmented chord.