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In Daug, also called D augmented, the notes are D, F# and A#: the root, major third and raised fifth. The page lists 4 voicings: one rings an open string and one is a barre shape.
An augmented triad stacks two major thirds, so its notes are evenly spaced and the chord has no clear root to settle on. A scale that covers every chord tone is the D whole-tone scale, which is where to start when you improvise. New to the vocabulary? Start with guitar music theory basics.
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D augmented guitar chord is also written as Daug, D+, D(#5) or Dmaj(#5).
Notes that compose the D aug chord:
Tones in the Augmented Fifth chord:
Formula: 1 3 #5
D Aug Guitar Chord Diagrams
Position 1 Barre Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the G and B strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the D string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the A string
Position 2 Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the G string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the D string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the A string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the low E string
Position 3 Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the high E string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the G string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the B string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the D string
Position 4 Open
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Let the D string play without pressing any fret
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the high E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the G string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string
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FAQ
Which notes make up Daug?
Daug contains D, F# and A#. Those are the root, a major third and a raised fifth. F# to A# is another major third.
What changes between D major and D augmented?
The fifth rises by a semitone. D major has A, while Daug has A#. The root D and major third F# are shared.
Does Daug sound like another augmented chord?
Yes. Daug has the same pitches as F#aug and Bbaug. Since the chord divides the octave evenly, each of its notes can serve as the root.
Which scale matches Daug?
The D whole-tone scale, D, E, F#, G#, A#, C, contains all three chord tones, so it offers notes that agree with Daug.
How many Daug voicings can be played?
There are 4 voicings, 1 using an open string and 1 using a barre. They span from fret 2 to fret 12.
