Guitar Eaug chord diagram
Eaug is one of the essential Guitar chords. On this page, you can find how to play Eaug, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Eaug, follow these steps: Place index finger on G string fret 1. Place middle finger on B string fret 1. Place ring finger on D string fret 2. Place pinky on A string fret 3.
Tips
- Place G string with your index finger and B string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On G string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- To play Eaug cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (A string, D string, G string, and B string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- E - G# - C
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - #5
- Chord Type
- Augmented — mysterious and rising
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Eaug on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar Eaug chord diagramx-3-2-1-1-4
Guitar Eaug chord diagram4-x-2-1-1-4
Guitar Eaug chord diagram4-3-x-5-5-4
Guitar Eaug chord diagramx-3-2-1-1-x
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Eaug, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Eaug → Cm/F# chord transition
To move from Eaug to Cm/F#, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on B string fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Keep pinky on A string fret 3.
2. Eaug → Adim chord transition
To move from Eaug to Adim, follow these steps:
- While playing Eaug, lift your pinky from A string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on B string fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
3. Eaug → Am/D# | Am/E♭ chord transition
To move from Eaug to Am/D# | Am/E♭, follow these steps:
- While playing Eaug, lift your pinky from A string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on B string fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
4. Eaug → Cdim chord transition
To move from Eaug to Cdim, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on B string fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Keep pinky on A string fret 3.
5. Eaug → G#m/C | A♭m/C chord transition
To move from Eaug to G#m/C | A♭m/C, follow these steps:
- While playing Eaug, lift your ring finger from D string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 1 to G string fret 1.
- Keep pinky on A string fret 3.
6. Eaug → G#m/G | A♭m/G chord transition
To move from Eaug to G#m/G | A♭m/G, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 1 to G string fret 1.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your pinky from A string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
Compatible Scales
These scales include Eaug and highlight the companion chords that fit the same key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eaug suitable for beginners on Guitar?
Eaug sits in the intermediate range for Guitar players. It uses a 3-fret span. Work on clean tone before pushing tempo.
Any beginner-friendly alternative for Eaug?
Eaug has a more accessible version for Guitar players. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-3-2-1-1-x. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.