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Eaug - E Augmented Ukulele Chord

Difficulty:
Chord C C Major Standard GCEA Tuning · Frets: 1003
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Quick Facts about Eaug

Tuning
G-C-E-A (GCEA)
Difficulty
Easy
Often played with
ABC#m

How to Play Eaug Ukulele Chord

To play the Eaug (also known as E Augmented) on your ukulele, place your fingers on the fretboard as follows:

  1. Place your Index finger (finger 1) on the fret 1 of the G-string (4th string).
  2. Let the C-string (3rd string) ring open.
  3. Let the E-string (2nd string) ring open.
  4. Place your Ring finger (finger 3) on the fret 3 of the A-string (1st string).

The fret notation for this chord shape is 1003, which represents the frets played from the 4th string (G) to the 1st string (A).

Music Theory: Notes in the Eaug Chord

A E Augmented is a augmented chord. The notes played on each string from G to A are:

  • G String (4th): Note: G# (Fret 1)
  • C String (3rd): Note: C (Fret 0)
  • E String (2nd): Note: E (Fret 0)
  • A String (1st): Note: C (Fret 3)

Altogether, these strings produce the unique notes: G#, C, E.

Other E Family Chords

Explore more chords in the E family. Click any chord below to view its interactive finger guide:

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