I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
A# Augmented Chord
Learn the A# Augmented chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1A#3C###5E##
Playable A# Augmented Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
A shape, open position
Low to high strings: x 1 4 3 3 x
G shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: 6 5 4 3 3 x
E shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: 6 9 8 7 x x
D shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x x 8 11 11 10
C shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: x 13 12 11 11 x
Full fretboard map
Every A# Augmented Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Common progressions using A# Augmented
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | A# |
| 3 | 3 | C## |
| #5 | #5 | E## |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – #5