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