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D Augmented Chord on Guitar (Daug)

To play Daug on guitar, press the strings shown below; some strings ring open. Then strum from the 5th string down: the notes D, F#, A# ring together. First the picture, then each finger, then three chords to practise Daug with.

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5fr××
Daug D F# A#

Daug chord diagram

5fr××
Daug D F# A#

Where each finger goes

  • Little: 5th string (A), fret 5
  • Ring: 4th string (D), fret 4
  • Index: 3rd string (G), fret 3
  • Middle: 2nd string (B), fret 3

Which strings to strum

x5433x: × = do not play, 0 = open string.

Daug and its neighbours

Start with D: it is the change you will meet most often after Daug.

D · G · A

Which note each string plays

5th string (A)fret 5: D
4th string (D)fret 4: F#
3rd string (G)fret 3: A#
2nd string (B)fret 3: D

Slide this shape along the neck: fret 3 = Caug, fret 4 = C#aug, fret 6 = Ebaug, fret 7 = Eaug.

Learning Daug step by step

  1. Put the shape down slowly and pick each string once to check it rings.
  2. Lift the hand, then land all fingers together. Repeat ten times.
  3. Switch between Daug and D for one minute, then try G.

Where Daug is used

A common move is D → Daug → G: the raised note in Daug pushes up into G.

ChordRunner on a phone next to an acoustic guitar, with a chord block on screen

Play Daug in a game

Practise Daug in ChordRunner: when its symbol appears, play D, F#, A# and the microphone or MIDI keyboard confirms it. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.

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Common questions

Is Daug easy on guitar?

Yes, it is one of the open chords beginners learn first. Start slowly, check that every string rings, then practise switching to D.

Which fingers do I use for Daug?

Little finger: 5th string (A), fret 5, ring finger: 4th string (D), fret 4, index finger: 3rd string (G), fret 3, middle finger: 2nd string (B), fret 3.

Will the game recognise my Daug?

If D, F#, A# ring together, yes: ChordRunner listens through the microphone and also accepts a USB MIDI keyboard.

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ChordRunner is a browser game that teaches piano and guitar chords: a chord appears on screen, you play it on a real instrument, and your runner jumps. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.

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