Open
Beginner● On the diagramA augmented is played in open position as × 0 3 2 2 1: pinky finger on the D string at fret 3, middle finger on the G string at fret 2, ring finger on the B string at fret 2 and index finger on the high e string at fret 1. The A string rings open. The low E string stays muted.
Tip — The pinky must reach the 3rd fret on the D string while the index frets the 1st fret on the high e string.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | muted | — | — |
| 5 (A) | open | — | A (1) |
| 4 (D) | 3 | 4 | E♯ (♯5) |
| 3 (G) | 2 | 2 | A (1) |
| 2 (B) | 2 | 3 | C♯ (3) |
| 1 (e) | 1 | 1 | E♯ (♯5) |