Dbaug7 Ukulele Chord
Dbaug7 on ukulele is 2-1-1-2: barre the 1st fret across the C and E strings with your index finger, put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string and your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the A string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as C#aug7, C sharp augmented seventh.
- Notes: Db, F, A and B
- Frets: 2 1 1 2
- Tuning: g C E A
Dbaug7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Augmented 7th
- Also known as
- C#aug7, or Db augmented seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 #5 b7
- Intervals
- Db (root), F (major 3rd), A (augmented 5th), B (minor 7th)
- Notes
- Db, F, A and B
- Frets
- 2 1 1 2
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Dbaug7 chord
Here is the Dbaug7 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
- Lay your index finger flat across the C and E strings at the 1st fret, a small barre.
- Put your ring 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 Dbaug7?
Not really. 2-1-1-2 is already the simplest playable shape for Dbaug7 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 Dbaug7 chord?
The Dbaug7 chord is built from four notes: Db, F, A and B (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 Dbaug7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Db7, Dbmaj7, Dbm and Db. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.