# How to play G augmented chord on guitar — Shape xx5887 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the G augmented chord on guitar (Shape xx5887). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-augmented/xx5887

## Chord Facts

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

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 7th fret of the 1st string
- Place the 4th finger on the 8th fret of the 2nd string and 3rd string in barre position

## Other Resources

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