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Eaug Guitar Chord

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

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Chord shapes:(2 positions)
EaugGuitar fingering diagram for Eaug12344312STRING6ªE5ªC4ªE3ªG#2ªC1ªE
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What sets Eaug apart

Play Eaug one string at a time and you hear E, G# and B#. E is the root, G# the major third and B# the sharp fifth. Said aloud, its notes are E, G sharp and B sharp. Its three notes are four semitones apart. Move the shape four frets and you land on the same notes again.

String by string, low to high, it plays E, B#, E, G#, B# and E. E rings three times across the six strings, and it is the root. The lowest and highest notes are both E, two octaves apart, on strings 6 and 1.

The open strings add notes to Eaug too. String 6 gives E and string 1 gives E. Your hand covers three frets, from 1 to 3. There is one more position, starting at fret 5.

E is very close. You only move strings 5 and 2. Eaug and C#m have E and G# in common.

Further down there is a song that uses it.

Chord Progressions

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Music Theory & Formula

Component notes and harmonic structure (Eaug)

Formula: Augmented Triad (1 - 3 - ♯5)
Constituent chord intervals:

E 1G# 3B# ♯5

Root Bass (Fundamental String)6th String (Low E) • Fret 0 (E)

String Control (Muted & Active)6 / 6 • Active and muted strings status indicator

2 Fretboard Positions

Other fretboard positions for Eaug:

01

Standard

Standard Position
6 / 6 stringsRoot: 6th String (Low E)
String Control (Muted & Active):
Root
6th String (Low E)
○Open
EDegree 1
5th String (A)
Fret 3Finger 4
C
4th String (D)
Fret 2Finger 3
EDegree 1
3rd String (G)
Fret 1Finger 1
G#Degree 3
2nd String (B)
Fret 1Finger 2
C
1st String (High E)
○Open
EDegree 1

Placement tip: Press: 5th String (A) at fret 3 with your Pinky finger, 4th String (D) at fret 2 with your Ring finger, 3rd String (G) at fret 1 with your Index finger, 2nd String (B) at fret 1 with your Middle finger. Play open: 6th String (Low E), 1st String (High E).

02

Fret 7

Inversion
4 / 6 stringsRoot: 5th String (A)
String Control (Muted & Active):
6th String (Low E)
×Muted
Do not play
Root
5th String (A)
Fret 7Finger 4
EDegree 1
4th String (D)
Fret 6Finger 3
G#Degree 3
3rd String (G)
Fret 5Finger 1
C
2nd String (B)
Fret 5Finger 2
EDegree 1
1st String (High E)
×Muted
Do not play

Placement tip: Press: 5th String (A) at fret 7 with your Pinky finger, 4th String (D) at fret 6 with your Ring finger, 3rd String (G) at fret 5 with your Index finger, 2nd String (B) at fret 5 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 (Eaug)

Standard Position

The shape in numbers

ItemIn this chord
Frets1 to 3
Fretting fingers4
Open6th and 1st
Mutednone

What to check

The open 6th and 1st strings sit next to a fretting finger.

What every chord shares is in the fingering reading.

Transitions & Pivot Fingers

Most common chord transitions from Eaug

Listen: Eaug → E · A · F#m

  1. Eaug
  2. E
  3. Eaug
  4. A
  5. Eaug
  6. F#m
Eaug → E01
Pivot / Anchor Finger:2 fingers stay
Stay in place
  • finger 3: string 4, fret 2
  • finger 1: string 3, fret 1
Move
  • finger 2: string 5, fret 2
Eaug → A02
Pivot / Anchor Finger:Full shape change

No finger is shared: place the bass on string 4 first, then the rest of the shape.

Move
  • finger 1: string 4, fret 2
  • finger 2: string 3, fret 2
  • finger 3: string 2, fret 2
Eaug → F#m03
Pivot / Anchor Finger:Full shape change

No finger is shared: place the bass on string 6 first, then the rest of the shape.

Move
  • finger 1: string 6, fret 2
  • finger 3: string 5, fret 4
  • finger 4: string 4, fret 4

Eaug 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
3
Barre
No
Strings that ring
6/6
Fretting fingers
4

Eaug on other instruments

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

Famous songs featuring this chord (Eaug)

Well-known songs where this chord plays a clear role

01"Oh! Darling"The Beatles • 1969The first chord you hear in the song (Eaug - A).
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the chord (Eaug)

The questions that come up most when playing this chord

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

To play the Eaug chord on guitar, all 6 strings are played from the 6th string (Low E) to the 1st string (High E). Arch your finger joints perpendicular to the fretboard so adjacent strings ring clearly.

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

The primary bass note of the Eaug chord is its root note: E. In standard guitar tuning (EADGBe), this bass note is located on string 6 at fret 0.

When strumming or fingerpicking, strike this string first.

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

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

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

To prevent the Eaug 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.

What famous songs use the Eaug chord?

"Oh! Darling" (The Beatles, 1969).

The first chord you hear in the song (Eaug - A).

Study sheet · High resolution

Official Eaug chord diagram

Eaug guitar chord diagram with fingering for fingers 1 to 4
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