E Augmented Guitar Chord — Open G

Guitar chord voicings in Open G tuning (D-G-D-G-B-D)

E Augmented Voicings in Open G

E Augmented in Open G Tuning — Guide

Notes: E, G#, B#

Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5A

The E Augmented chord in Open G tuning (D-G-D-G-B-D) requires different fingerings than standard tuning. We found 6 playable voicings, each filtered for comfortable fret span (max 4 frets) and realistic finger placement.

Scales for Improvising Over E Augmented in Open G

When playing E Augmented in Open G tuning, these scales work well for improvisation and melody writing:

E Whole Tone scale
E Lydian Augmented scale

E Augmented Guitar Chord — Open G

E Augmented Voicings in Open G

E Augmented in Open G Tuning — Guide

Scales for Improvising Over E Augmented in Open G

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