# E augmented 7th Guitar Chord

> The E augmented 7th augmented 7th chord combines the augmented triad with a minor seventh D, 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 1st inversion of E augmented 7th.

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## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Eaug7
- Notes: E, G♯, B♯, D
- Intervals: 1 (E), 3 (G♯), ♯5 (B♯), ♭7 (D)
- Mood: tense, dramatic, striking, bold
- Genres: Jazz, Blues, Experimental, Cinematic
- Playable shapes: 36

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 4 3 0 5 3 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-augmented-7th/g-sharp/430530)
- Shape 2: 4 5 0 5 3 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-augmented-7th/g-sharp/450530)
- Shape 3: 4 3 0 5 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-augmented-7th/g-sharp/430550)
- Shape 4: 4 5 0 5 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-augmented-7th/g-sharp/450550)
- Shape 5: -1 11 0 13 13 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-augmented-7th/g-sharp/xb0dd0)
- Shape 6: -1 11 12 13 13 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-augmented-7th/g-sharp/xbcdd0)
- Shape 7: -1 11 0 13 13 12 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-augmented-7th/g-sharp/xb0ddc)
- Shape 8: 4 3 0 1 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-augmented-7th/g-sharp/430110)

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