Daug Guitar Chord

Daug 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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Standard

Arpeggio for this shape

P - i - m - a · Classic Ascending (4/4 · 4 notes · Level 1)

The thumb plays D on the 4th and the three top strings add up to 3 different notes. All 6 arpeggios

Steady bass with uniform ascending movement.

Speed:

What sets Daug apart

Play Daug one string at a time and you hear D, F# and A#. D is the root, F# the major third and A# the sharp fifth. Said aloud, its notes are D, F sharp and A 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 D, A#, D and F#. Of the four strings you play, two give D, the note that names the chord. The lowest note is D on string 4 and the highest is F# on string 1.

In Daug, string 4 is played open and adds D. Strings 6 and 5 are not played. Everything fits between frets 2 and 3. The second shape on this page starts at fret 3.

D is one change away. String 3 moves from fret 3 to fret 2, bringing in A, the fifth of D. It shares two notes with Bm, D and F#. Going to Bm, two positions stay the same.

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 (Daug)

Formula: Augmented Triad (1 - 3 - ♯5)

Constituent chord intervals:

D 1F# 3A# ♯5

Root Bass (Fundamental String)4th String (D) • Fret 0 (D)

String Control (Muted & Active)4 / 6 • 2 X Muted

2 Fretboard Positions

Other fretboard positions for Daug:

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Standard

Standard Position

4 / 6 stringsRoot: 4th String (D)

String Control (Muted & Active):

6th String (Low E)

×Muted

Do not play

5th String (A)

×Muted

Do not play

Root

4th String (D)

○Open

DDegree 1

3rd String (G)

Fret 3Finger 2

A#Degree ♯5

2nd String (B)

Fret 3Finger 3

DDegree 1

1st String (High E)

Fret 2Finger 1

F#Degree 3

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

Fret 5

Inversion

4 / 6 stringsRoot: 5th String (A)

String Control (Muted & Active):

6th String (Low E)

×Muted

Do not play

Root

5th String (A)

Fret 5Finger 4

DDegree 1

4th String (D)

Fret 4Finger 3

F#Degree 3

3rd String (G)

Fret 3Finger 1

A#Degree ♯5

2nd String (B)

Fret 3Finger 2

DDegree 1

1st String (High E)

×Muted

Do not play

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

Biomechanics & Posture

Ergonomic tips to play without tension or fatigue (Daug)

Standard Position

The shape in numbers

Item	In this chord
Frets	2 to 3
Fretting fingers	3
Open	4th
Muted	6th and 5th

What to check

The open 4th string sits next to a fretting finger.

What every chord shares is in the fingering reading.

Transitions & Pivot Fingers

Most common chord transitions from Daug

Listen: Daug → Bm · D · Em

Daug
Bm
Daug
D
Daug
Em

Daug → Bm01

Pivot / Anchor Finger:2 shared positions

Stay in place

string 2, fret 3
string 1, fret 2

Move

string 5, fret 2
string 4, fret 4
string 3, fret 4

Daug → D02

Pivot / Anchor Finger:1 finger stays

Stay in place

finger 3: string 2, fret 3

Move

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

Daug → Em03

Pivot / Anchor Finger:Full shape change

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

Move

finger 1: string 5, fret 2
finger 2: string 4, fret 2

Daug 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: 2/5
Highest fret: 3
Frets the hand covers: 2
Barre: No
Strings that ring: 4/6
Fretting fingers: 3

Daug 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 (Daug)

The questions that come up most when playing this chord

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

To play the Daug chord on guitar, only 4 strings are played, from string 4 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 Daug chord and on which string is it located?

The primary bass note of the Daug chord is its root note: D. In standard guitar tuning (EADGBe), this bass note is located on string 4 at fret 0.

When strumming or fingerpicking, strike this string first.

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

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

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

To prevent the Daug 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 Daug chord diagram

Daug guitar chord diagram with fingering for fingers 1 to 4

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