Open
Beginner● On the diagramE augmented is played in open position as 0 3 2 1 1 0: pinky finger on the A string at fret 3, ring finger on the D string at fret 2, index finger on the G string at fret 1 and middle finger on the B string at fret 1. The low E and high e strings ring open.
Tip — The pinky must reach the 5th string at the 3rd fret while the index and middle hold the 1st fret without muting the open strings.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | open | — | E (1) |
| 5 (A) | 3 | 4 | B♯ (♯5) |
| 4 (D) | 2 | 3 | E (1) |
| 3 (G) | 1 | 1 | G♯ (3) |
| 2 (B) | 1 | 2 | B♯ (♯5) |
| 1 (e) | open | — | E (1) |