Bbaug Ukulele Chord
Bbaug on ukulele is 3-2-2-1: barre the 2nd fret across the C and E strings with your middle finger, put your index finger on the 1st fret of the A string and your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the g string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as A#aug, A sharp augmented.
- Notes: Bb, D and Gb
- Frets: 3 2 2 1
- Tuning: g C E A
Bbaug ukulele chord details
- Type
- Augmented triad
- Also known as
- A#aug, or Bb augmented
- Formula
- 1 3 #5
- Intervals
- Bb (root), D (major 3rd), Gb (augmented 5th)
- Notes
- Bb, D and Gb
- Frets
- 3 2 2 1
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Bbaug chord
Here is the Bbaug chord step by step:
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the g string.
- Lay your middle finger flat across the C and E strings at the 2nd fret, a small barre.
- Put your index finger on the 1st 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 Bbaug?
Yes: play it as x-2-2-1. Barre the 2nd fret across the C and E strings with your middle finger, put your index finger on the 1st fret of the A string and skip the g string. It uses two fingers instead of three. You give up the g string, but every note of the chord is still there, so it works in any song. 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 Bbaug chord?
The Bbaug chord is built from three notes: Bb, D and Gb (the root, major 3rd and augmented 5th). On the ukulele the Bb 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 Bbaug chord
Want to go further?
Once Bbaug feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Bb7, Bbmaj7, Bbm and Bb. 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.