E augmented major 7th chord on ukulele (EaugMaj7)

Why it sounds like that

E augmented major 7th is built from 1, 3, ♯5, and 7. The augmented 5th, B♯, gives the chord its tense, bright quality. Compare with E major 7th, which has a perfect 5th.

What goes wrong with E augmented major 7th?

• Letting the ring finger touch the E string and mute it.
• Not pressing the middle finger firmly enough on the C string, causing a buzz.
• Accidentally fretting the E string with the middle finger.

When to use it

E augmented major 7th works as a passing chord in E major, often resolving to E major 7th. Use it in jazz and fusion for its bright, unstable color.

Changing to and from E augmented major 7th

• Sliding the shape down two frets to the 2nd fret gives D augmented major 7th.
• Sliding the shape up one fret to the 5th fret gives F augmented major 7th.

Which voicing to use

The G♯ inversion at frets 1–3–0–3 puts the augmented 5th in the bass, creating a tense, floating sound. The B♯ inversion at frets 5–4–4–6 has the augmented 5th in the bass as well but in a higher register.