# How to play G augmented / B (1st inversion) chord on guitar — Shape xx9887 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the G augmented / B (1st inversion) chord on guitar (Shape xx9887). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 1st string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-augmented/b/xx9887

## Chord Facts

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

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 1st string
- Place the 2nd finger on the 8th fret of the 3rd string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 8th fret of the 2nd string
- Place the 4th finger on the 9th fret of the 4th string

## Other Resources

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