Gbaug7 Ukulele Chord
Gbaug7 on ukulele is 3-6-0-5: put your index finger on the 3rd fret of the g string, your ring finger on the 5th fret of the A string, your little finger on the 6th fret of the C string and leave the E string open. It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. You will also see it written as F#aug7, F sharp augmented seventh.
- Notes: Gb, Bb, D and E
- Frets: 3 6 0 5
- Tuning: g C E A
Gbaug7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Augmented 7th
- Also known as
- F#aug7, or Gb augmented seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 #5 b7
- Intervals
- Gb (root), Bb (major 3rd), D (augmented 5th), E (minor 7th)
- Notes
- Gb, Bb, D and E
- Frets
- 3 6 0 5
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gbaug7 chord
Here is the Gbaug7 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 3rd fret of the g string.
- Put your little finger on the 6th fret of the C string.
- Put your ring finger on the 5th fret of the A string.
- Leave the E string open.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Gbaug7?
Not really. 3-6-0-5 is already the simplest playable shape for Gbaug7 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 Gbaug7 chord?
The Gbaug7 chord is built from four notes: Gb, Bb, D and E (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 Gbaug7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Gb7, Gbmaj7, Gbm and Gb. 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.