I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
B Augmented Chord
Learn the B Augmented chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1B3D##5F##
Playable B Augmented Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
A shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: x 2 5 4 4 3
G shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: 7 6 5 4 4 7
E shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: 7 10 9 8 8 7
D shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x x 9 12 12 11
C shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: x 14 13 12 12 11
Full fretboard map
Every B Augmented Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using B 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 | B |
| 3 | 3 | D# |
| #5 | #5 | F## |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – #5