Aaug7 Ukulele Chord
Aaug7 on ukulele is 0-1-1-0: barre the 1st fret across the C and E strings with your index finger and leave the g and A strings open. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning.
- Notes: A, Db, F and G
- Frets: 0 1 1 0
- Tuning: g C E A
Aaug7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Augmented 7th
- Also known as
- A augmented seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 #5 b7
- Intervals
- A (root), Db (major 3rd), F (augmented 5th), G (minor 7th)
- Notes
- A, Db, F and G
- Frets
- 0 1 1 0
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Aaug7 chord
Here is the Aaug7 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the C and E strings at the 1st fret, a small barre.
- Leave the g and A strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Aaug7?
No, 0-1-1-0 is already the easiest way to play Aaug7: barre the 1st fret across the C and E strings with your index finger and leave the g and A strings open.
What notes are in the Aaug7 chord?
The Aaug7 chord is built from four notes: A, Db, F and G (the root, major 3rd, augmented 5th and minor 7th). That flat seventh makes a dominant 7th restless. It leans forward and wants to resolve to the next chord, which is why it turns up all over blues and folk. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Want to go further?
Once Aaug7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try A7, Amaj7, Am and A. Aaug7 pairs most often with D, E and Bm, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.