G# Augmented chord — Open D
2 voicings · Open D
Tuning:DADF#AD
Fret 6 position
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Chord tones
G#
R
C
+4
E
+8
G# Augmented in other tunings
Augmented in other keys — Open D
G# Augmented in Open D — video lessons
About G# Augmented in Open D
The G# Augmented chord contains the notes G#, C, E. In Open D tuning (strings: D–A–D–F#–A–D), the chord shapes differ from standard tuning because the open string pitches change. Open D tuning gives an open D major chord across all strings — ideal for slide guitar and Joni Mitchell-style playing. Diagrams above show all playable shapes in this tuning.