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