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G Augmented Triads on Guitar — Shapes & Inversions

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The G Augmented triad is G–B–Eb — R–3–#5. Below you'll find all 12 close-voiced shapes within the first 12 frets: every inversion on every string set, color-coded and verified by the engine that powers our trainer.

G
R
root
B
3
major third
Eb
#5
augmented fifth
Root position (R in bass)1st inversion (3rd in bass)2nd inversion (5th in bass)

G Augmented triads — all positions

Strings 1·2·3 (e · B · G)

3 5 7 9 12 15 R #5 3 3 R #5 #5 3 R

Strings 2·3·4 (B · G · D)

3 5 7 9 12 15 3 R #5 #5 3 R R #5 3

Strings 3·4·5 (G · D · A)

3 5 7 9 12 15 R #5 3 3 R #5 #5 3 R

Strings 4·5·6 (D · A · E)

3 5 7 9 12 15 #5 3 R R #5 3 3 R #5

G Augmented triads — full position reference

G Augmented triads on Strings 1·2·3 (e · B · G), standard tuning
InversionPositionNotes (low to high)Intervals
1st inversionstring 3 fret 4, string 2 fret 4, string 1 fret 3B–Eb–G3–#5–R
2nd inversionstring 3 fret 8, string 2 fret 8, string 1 fret 7Eb–G–B#5–R–3
Root positionstring 3 fret 12, string 2 fret 12, string 1 fret 11G–B–EbR–3–#5
G Augmented triads on Strings 2·3·4 (B · G · D), standard tuning
InversionPositionNotes (low to high)Intervals
2nd inversionstring 4 fret 1, string 3 open, string 2 openEb–G–B#5–R–3
Root positionstring 4 fret 5, string 3 fret 4, string 2 fret 4G–B–EbR–3–#5
1st inversionstring 4 fret 9, string 3 fret 8, string 2 fret 8B–Eb–G3–#5–R
G Augmented triads on Strings 3·4·5 (G · D · A), standard tuning
InversionPositionNotes (low to high)Intervals
1st inversionstring 5 fret 2, string 4 fret 1, string 3 openB–Eb–G3–#5–R
2nd inversionstring 5 fret 6, string 4 fret 5, string 3 fret 4Eb–G–B#5–R–3
Root positionstring 5 fret 10, string 4 fret 9, string 3 fret 8G–B–EbR–3–#5
G Augmented triads on Strings 4·5·6 (D · A · E), standard tuning
InversionPositionNotes (low to high)Intervals
Root positionstring 6 fret 3, string 5 fret 2, string 4 fret 1G–B–EbR–3–#5
1st inversionstring 6 fret 7, string 5 fret 6, string 4 fret 5B–Eb–G3–#5–R
2nd inversionstring 6 fret 11, string 5 fret 10, string 4 fret 9Eb–G–B#5–R–3

Where Each Inversion Sits

Strings 1·2·31st inversion — fret 32nd inversion — fret 7root position — fret 11
Strings 2·3·42nd inversion — openroot position — fret 41st inversion — fret 8
Strings 3·4·51st inversion — open2nd inversion — fret 4root position — fret 8
Strings 4·5·6root position — fret 11st inversion — fret 52nd inversion — fret 9
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How to Practice G Augmented Triads

Play the shapes on one string set from the nut up: 1st inversion at fret 3 first, then the next inversion, then the next — say the inversion out loud as you land on it. Then lock one fret region and switch between string sets instead. When the shapes come without thinking, test yourself in the trainer: it will flash G Augmented voicings for you to name, or name them for you to find.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the G Augmented triad?

G (root), B (major third), Eb (augmented fifth).

How many G Augmented triad shapes are there on guitar?

Within the first 12 frets there are 12 close-voiced shapes: root position, 1st and 2nd inversions spread across the four three-string sets. Above the 12th fret the same shapes repeat an octave higher.

What is an easy G Augmented triad shape to start with?

Start on strings 1·2·3 with the lowest shape on the neck (1st inversion at fret 3) — three notes, no barre, and the same grip moves to every other key.

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