Cavaquinho · Augmented chord

Eaug Augmented

Key: E Major
Hard

Eaug is the E augmented chord on cavaquinho, made of the notes E · G# · C.

Position 1 of 2Main

Notes

E
G#
C

Structure

1
3
♯5

Sound: Augmented; Mysterious, suspenseful
Harmonic function: Tonic; The tonal center. It conveys stability and rest.

Harmonic field of E Major

Degree	Chord	Function
I	E	Tonic
ii	F#m	Subdominant
iii	G#m	Tonic relative
IV	A	Subdominant
V	B	Dominant
vi	C#m	Tonic relative
vii°	D#dim	Dominant

How to play

1Place your index finger on fret 5 of string 3.
2Place your middle finger on fret 5 of string 2.
3Place your ring finger on fret 6 of string 4.
4Place your pinky on fret 6 of string 1.
5Strum all the strings.