Abaug Ukulele Chord
Abaug on ukulele is 1-0-0-3: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string and leave the C and E strings open. It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first. You will also see it written as G#aug, G sharp augmented.
- Notes: Ab, C and E
- Frets: 1 0 0 3
- Tuning: g C E A
Abaug ukulele chord details
- Type
- Augmented triad
- Also known as
- G#aug, or Ab augmented
- Formula
- 1 3 #5
- Intervals
- Ab (root), C (major 3rd), E (augmented 5th)
- Notes
- Ab, C and E
- Frets
- 1 0 0 3
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Abaug chord
Here is the Abaug chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Leave the C and E strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Abaug?
Not really. 1-0-0-3 is already the simplest playable shape for Abaug on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Abaug chord?
The Abaug chord is built from three notes: Ab, C and E (the root, major 3rd and augmented 5th). On the ukulele the C is doubled, so you get a nice full sound. That raised fifth gives an augmented chord an eerie, unsettled shimmer, like the music is about to lift somewhere unexpected.
Ukulele songs that use the Abaug chord
Want to go further?
Once Abaug feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Ab7, Abmaj7, Abm and Ab. Augmented chords are color chords, dropped in for a moment of tension before the music moves on. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.