Baug Guitar Chord

Baug guitar chord: see the fingering, compare positions, and hear it before you play.

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Shape 1/2

Chord shapes:(2 positions)

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Fret 1

Arpeggio for this shape

P - m - i - m · Alternating Folk (4/4 · 4 notes · Level 1)

The 1st string repeats the G of the 3rd. This pattern leaves it out. All 6 arpeggios

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What sets Baug apart

Baug is built from B, D# and F##. B is the root, D# the major third and F## the sharp fifth. Said aloud, its notes are B, D sharp and F double sharp. Its three notes are four semitones apart. Move the shape four frets and you land on the same notes again.

From the low string to the high one you hear B, D#, F##, B and F##. B rings twice across the five strings, and it is the root. The lowest note is B on string 5 and the highest is F## on string 1.

Baug lets two strings ring open. String 3 gives F## and string 2 gives B. Avoid string 6. Everything fits between frets 1 and 3. The second shape on this page starts at fret 4.

From Baug to B7 only two strings change, 3 and 1. It shares two notes with G#m, B and D#. The change that keeps the most fingers still is to E. One stays in place.

Chord Progressions

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Recommended practice sequences

01C C - Am - Dm - G7 02G G - Em - Am - D7 03D D - Bm - Em - A7 04A A - F#m - Bm - E7

Music Theory & Formula

Component notes and harmonic structure (Baug)

Formula: Augmented Triad (1 - 3 - ♯5)

Constituent chord intervals:

B 1D# 3F## ♯5

Root Bass (Fundamental String)5th String (A) • Fret 2 (B)

String Control (Muted & Active)5 / 6 • 1 X Muted

2 Fretboard Positions

Other fretboard positions for Baug:

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Fret 1

Standard Position

5 / 6 stringsRoot: 5th String (A)

String Control (Muted & Active):

6th String (Low E)

×Muted

Do not play

Root

5th String (A)

Fret 2Finger 2

BDegree 1

4th String (D)

Fret 1Finger 1

D#Degree 3

3rd String (G)

○Open

2nd String (B)

○Open

BDegree 1

1st String (High E)

Fret 3Finger 3

Placement tip: Press: 5th String (A) at fret 2 with your Middle finger, 4th String (D) at fret 1 with your Index finger, 1st String (High E) at fret 3 with your Ring finger. Play open: 3rd String (G), 2nd String (B). Don't play: 6th String (Low E).

Fret 7

Inversion

4 / 6 stringsRoot: 6th String (Low E)

String Control (Muted & Active):

Root

6th String (Low E)

Fret 7Finger 4

BDegree 1

5th String (A)

×Muted

Do not play

4th String (D)

Fret 5Finger 2

3rd String (G)

Fret 4Finger 1

BDegree 1

2nd String (B)

Fret 4Finger 1

D#Degree 3

1st String (High E)

×Muted

Do not play

Placement tip: Press: 6th String (Low E) at fret 7 with your Pinky finger, 4th String (D) at fret 5 with your Middle finger, 3rd String (G) at fret 4 with your Index finger, 2nd String (B) at fret 4 with your Index finger. Don't play: 5th String (A), 1st String (High E).

Biomechanics & Posture

Ergonomic tips to play without tension or fatigue (Baug)

Standard Position

The shape in numbers

Item	In this chord
Frets	1 to 3
Fretting fingers	3
Open	3rd and 2nd
Muted	6th

What to check

The open 3rd and 2nd strings sit next to a fretting finger.

What every chord shares is in the fingering reading.

Transitions & Pivot Fingers

Most common chord transitions from Baug

Listen: Baug → E · B · Dbm

Baug
E
Baug
B
Baug
Dbm

Baug → E01

Pivot / Anchor Finger:1 finger stays

Stay in place

finger 2: string 5, fret 2

Move

finger 3: string 4, fret 2
finger 1: string 3, fret 1

Baug → B02

Pivot / Anchor Finger:1 shared position

Stay in place

string 5, fret 2

Move

string 4, fret 4
string 3, fret 4
string 2, fret 4
string 1, fret 2

Baug → Dbm03

Pivot / Anchor Finger:Full shape change

No finger is shared: place the bass on string 5 first, then the rest of the shape.

Move

string 5, fret 4
string 4, fret 6
string 3, fret 6
string 2, fret 5
string 1, fret 4

Baug in every key

This chord type does not belong naturally to a major or minor scale: it is used as colour or passing tension.

Main shape at a glance

Difficulty: 1/5
Highest fret: 3
Frets the hand covers: 3
Barre: No
Strings that ring: 5/6
Fretting fingers: 3

Baug on other instruments

PianoThe same notes on the keyboard.All togetherHear guitar, piano, bass and violin together.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the chord (Baug)

The questions that come up most when playing this chord

Which strings are played and which are muted in the Baug chord?

To play the Baug chord on guitar, only 5 strings are played, from string 5 to string 1. Muted strings must be gently dampened with the fleshy side of a fretting finger to prevent dissonance.

What is the root bass note of the Baug chord and on which string is it located?

The primary bass note of the Baug chord is its root note: B. In standard guitar tuning (EADGBe), this bass note is located on string 5 at fret 2.

When strumming or fingerpicking, strike this string first.

What notes make up the Baug chord and what is its formula?

The Baug chord is constructed using the 1 - 3 - ♯5 formula (Augmented Triad). Its constituent pitches are B, D#, F##.

How do you prevent the Baug chord from buzzing or sounding muted?

To prevent the Baug chord from buzzing or sounding muted, press the strings using the tips of your fingers at a strict 90-degree hammer angle. Position each finger immediately behind the fret wire with your thumb centered behind the neck.

Study sheet · High resolution

Official Baug chord diagram

Baug guitar chord diagram with fingering for fingers 1 to 4

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