Ukulele · Augmented chord

EaugE Augmented

Key: E Major
Easy
Popular
Open chord

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

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 1 of string 4.
2Place your ring finger on fret 3 of string 1.
3Let strings 3, 2 ring open.
4Strum all the strings.