# How to play E augmented / B♯ (2nd inversion) chord on guitar — Shape xxa990 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the E augmented / B♯ (2nd inversion) chord on guitar (Shape xxa990). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 9th fret of the 3rd string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-augmented/b-sharp/xxa990

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: E augmented
- Display name: Eaug/B♯
- Notes: E, G♯, B♯
- Intervals: 1 (E), 3 (G♯), ♯5 (B♯)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 9th fret of the 3rd string
- Place the 2nd finger on the 9th fret of the 2nd string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 10th fret of the 4th string

## Other Resources

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