The open G# augmented chord is played within the first fret of the guitar. The open 1st string (E), is the #5 of the chord (although technically this is the note “F#”). This is a very simple and easy way to play the chord. The image below contains the musical notation, chord chart, tabs and scale degrees for the easy open G sharp augmented (G#+) chord shape.
How to play the easy G sharp augmented 7 chord
- 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 three strings.
Easy G#+ chord info
- This shape is the easy version of the G# augmented chord.
- It contains the notes (from the 3rd string down) G#, B# and Dx.
- It contains the 1 (root), 3 and #5 in the key of G sharp.
- It is an augmented chord.