A Augmented Arpeggio (A+) on the Guitar – 5 CAGED Positions, Tabs and Theory

The A Augmented Arpeggio contains the following notes:

A – C# – E#

A augmented contains the root, 3rd and raised 5th of the A Major scale.

Open Position

Here’s how to play the A augmented arpeggio in the open position.

A Augmented Arpeggio CAGED Positions

Here are the 5 CAGED positions for the A augmented arpeggio on the guitar (notes and tabs).

2nd Position (lowest fret is 2):

4th Position (lowest fret is 4):

7th Position (lowest fret is 7):

9th Position (lowest fret is 9):

11th Position (lowest fret is 11):

Further Reading:

• The Augmented 7 Arpeggio
• How to play arpeggios
• Arpeggios page
• A augmented chord