Finger Positions

Root Note G

Name G augmented over G#

Intervals 1P-3M-5A

Relative Minor Em

Notes G#, G, B, D#

Aliases Gaug, G+, G+5, G^#5

How to play the Gaug/G# Chord

The Gaug/G# is a fundamental augmented chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the G augmented over G# is built using the 1P, 3M, 5A intervals. In the key of G Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Gaug/G# chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

G → D → Em → C

vi-IV-I-V

Em → C → G → D

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to G helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

G Am Bm C D Em F#dim

7ths

Gmaj7 Am7 Bm7 Cmaj7 D7 Em7 F#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Flat Six Pentatonic Whole Tone Pentatonic Lydian #5p Pentatonic Augmented Mystery #1 Six Tone Symmetric Whole Tone Locrian Major Double Harmonic Lydian Altered Mixolydian B6 Lydian Augmented Ultralocrian Augmented Heptatonic Leading Whole Tone

* 15 scales found containing the notes G#, G, B, D#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Gaug/G# chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 68, 67, 71, 63

Frequencies (Hz)

415.3046975799451, 391.99543598174927, 493.8833012561241, 311.1269837220809