# How to play A augmented / E♯ (2nd inversion) chord on guitar — Shape xx3665 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the A augmented / E♯ (2nd inversion) chord on guitar (Shape xx3665). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-augmented/e-sharp/xx3665

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: A augmented
- Display name: Aaug/E♯
- Notes: A, C♯, E♯
- Intervals: 1 (A), 3 (C♯), ♯5 (E♯)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string
- Place the 4th finger on the 6th fret of the 2nd string and 3rd string in barre position

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-augmented/e-sharp/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords