# How to play G augmented 7th / B (1st inversion) chord on guitar — Shape xx9a8b | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the G augmented 7th / B (1st inversion) chord on guitar (Shape xx9a8b). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 8th fret of the 2nd string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-augmented-7th/b/xx9a8b

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: G augmented 7th
- Display name: Gaug7/B
- Notes: G, B, D♯, F
- Intervals: 1 (G), 3 (B), ♯5 (D♯), ♭7 (F)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 8th fret of the 2nd string
- Place the 2nd finger on the 9th fret of the 4th string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 10th fret of the 3rd string
- Place the 4th finger on the 11th fret of the 1st string

## Other Resources

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