E Augmented Chord on Guitar
The E Augmented chord contains E, A♭ and C — 3 notes. Every position is marked across the whole fretboard below, labelled with note names and with interval numbers, and the tuning of each string can be changed.
- Root
- Major 3rd
- Minor 6th
| Degree | 1 | 3 | ♭6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | E | A♭ | C |
| Interval | Root | Major 3rd | Minor 6th |
Note names
Interval numbers
Circle of fifths
Chords inside E Augmented
No chord in the list has fewer notes than this one.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the E Augmented chord?
E, A♭ and C. That is 3 notes.
How is the E Augmented chord built?
From a root of E: A♭ is the major 3rd and C is the minor 6th.
Which scales contain the E Augmented chord?
C Harmonic Lydian (Lydian ♭6), D♭ Harmonic Minor, D♭ Melodic Minor and D♭ Melodic Minor ♯4, among others. Every note of the E Augmented chord is in those, so they can be played over it.
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