Chord chart for A augmented 7th / G (3rd inversion) Guitar Chord: Notes, Shapes & Bass Note | Guitar Wiz

Aaug7/G guitar shapes

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A augmented 7th / G (3rd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

A augmented 7th / G (3rd inversion)

Aaug7/G is the A augmented 7th / G (3rd inversion) guitar chord with G in the bass. It uses the notes A, C♯, E♯, and G and the interval formula 1-3-♯5-♭7.

The A augmented 7th augmented 7th chord combines the augmented triad with a minor seventh G, creating a powerful, dissonant tension. Its bold, unresolved sound is frequently used in jazz, blues, and film scores for dramatic impact. With G in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of A augmented 7th.

Also written as Aaug7, A7♯5/G, A+7/G, and A7+5/G.

Root note: A
Bass note: G
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 49

Chord tones

AC♯E♯G

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 303021

303021

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string.
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string.
  5. 5 Let the fifth and third strings ring open.
  6. 6 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 303221

303221

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string and 3rd string in barre position.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string.
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string.
  5. 5 Let the fifth string ring open.
  6. 6 Strum from the 6th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

A Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

C♯ Major Third 3

This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.

E♯ Augmented Fifth ♯5

The raised fifth adds lift, drama, and a more unsettled color.

G Minor Seventh ♭7

The minor seventh adds bluesy or jazzy tension that wants to move onward.

Shape details

Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.

Aaug7/G shape 303021

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string
  5. 5 Let the fifth and third strings ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Aaug7/G shape 303221

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string and 3rd string in barre position
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string
  5. 5 Let the fifth string ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Aaug7/G shape 303023

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Let the fifth and third strings ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Aaug7/G shape 303223

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string and 3rd string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Let the fifth string ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Aaug7/G shape 303225

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string and 3rd string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Let the fifth string ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Aaug7/G shape 303025

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Let the fifth and third strings ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Aaug7/G shape 303663

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 6th fret of the 2nd string and 3rd string in barre position
  5. 5 Let the fifth string ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Aaug7/G shape 305663

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 6th fret of the 2nd string and 3rd string in barre position
  5. 5 Let the fifth string ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in Aaug7/G?

Aaug7/G uses the notes A, C♯, E♯, and G. Its interval formula is 1-3-♯5-♭7.

What is another name for Aaug7/G?

Aaug7/G is also written as Aaug7, A7♯5/G, A+7/G, and A7+5/G.

How do you play Aaug7/G on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string. Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string. Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string. Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string. Let the fifth and third strings ring open. Strum from the 6th string down.

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