# A augmented Guitar Chord

> The A augmented augmented chord features a raised fifth E♯, creating an ambiguous, floating sound. Its symmetrical structure generates a sense of tension and movement, often used in jazz and cinematic music to enhance harmonic complexity.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-augmented

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Aaug
- Notes: A, C♯, E♯
- Intervals: 1 (A), 3 (C♯), ♯5 (E♯)
- Mood: dramatic, intense, unsettling, powerful
- Genres: Jazz, Film Score, Pop, Experimental
- Playable shapes: 67

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 0 3 2 2 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-augmented/x03221)
- Shape 2: -1 0 7 6 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-augmented/x07665)
- Shape 3: -1 -1 7 6 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-augmented/xx7665)
- Shape 4: -1 0 11 10 10 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-augmented/x0baa9)
- Shape 5: 5 0 3 2 2 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-augmented/503225)
- Shape 6: 5 0 3 6 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-augmented/503665)
- Shape 7: -1 0 3 6 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-augmented/x03665)
- Shape 8: 5 8 7 6 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-augmented/587665)

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