Baug Ukulele Chord
Baug on ukulele is 4-3-3-2: barre the 3rd fret across the C and E strings with your middle finger, put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and your ring finger on the 4th fret of the g string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning.
- Notes: B, Eb and G
- Frets: 4 3 3 2
- Tuning: g C E A
Baug ukulele chord details
- Type
- Augmented triad
- Also known as
- B augmented
- Formula
- 1 3 #5
- Intervals
- B (root), Eb (major 3rd), G (augmented 5th)
- Notes
- B, Eb and G
- Frets
- 4 3 3 2
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Baug chord
Here is the Baug chord step by step:
- Put your ring finger on the 4th fret of the g string.
- Lay your middle finger flat across the C and E strings at the 3rd fret, a small barre.
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- 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 Baug?
Yes: play it as 0-3-3-2. Barre the 3rd fret across the C and E strings with your middle finger, put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and leave the g string open. It uses two fingers instead of three. Use it while the main shape is still settling, then go back to the full voicing for the bigger sound.
What notes are in the Baug chord?
The Baug chord is built from three notes: B, Eb and G (the root, major 3rd and augmented 5th). On the ukulele the B 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 Baug chord
Want to go further?
Once Baug feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try B7, Bmaj7, Bm and B. 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.