Ebaug Ukulele Chord
Ebaug on ukulele is 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 is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as D#aug, D sharp augmented.
- Notes: Eb, G and B
- Frets: 0 3 3 2
- Tuning: g C E A
Ebaug ukulele chord details
- Type
- Augmented triad
- Also known as
- D#aug, or Eb augmented
- Formula
- 1 3 #5
- Intervals
- Eb (root), G (major 3rd), B (augmented 5th)
- Notes
- Eb, G and B
- Frets
- 0 3 3 2
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Ebaug chord
Here is the Ebaug chord step by step:
- 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.
- Leave the g string 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 Ebaug?
Not really. 0-3-3-2 is already the simplest playable shape for Ebaug 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 Ebaug chord?
The Ebaug chord is built from three notes: Eb, G and B (the root, major 3rd and augmented 5th). On the ukulele the G 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 Ebaug chord
Want to go further?
Once Ebaug feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Eb7, Ebmaj7, Ebm and Eb. 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.