# How to play E augmented 7th chord on guitar — Shape 056550 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the E augmented 7th chord on guitar (Shape 056550). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string, 3rd string, and 5th string in barre position.

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## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: E augmented 7th
- Display name: E augmented 7th
- Notes: E, G♯, B♯, D
- Intervals: 1 (E), 3 (G♯), ♯5 (B♯), ♭7 (D)

## How To Play This Shape

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

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-augmented-7th/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords