The G augmented chord is played by playing the 1st fret of the 4th string and then the two open strings below it (3rd and 2nd). It is a very simple way to play the chord. The image below contains the musical notation, chord chart, tabs and scale degrees for the easy G augmented (G+) chord shape.
How to play the easy G augmented 7 chord
- Place your 1st finger on the 4th fret of the 4th string.
- Strum from the 4th string to the 2nd string.
Easy G+ chord info
- This shape is the easy version of the G augmented chord.
- It contains the notes (from the 4th string down) D#, G and B.
- It contains the 3, #5 and 1 (root) in the key of G.
- It is an augmented chord.