How to Play Gaug on Ukulele

4 String Tenor Ukulele

Many advanced chords that are featured on guitar can also be played on the ukulele. An advanced chord that can be played on the ukulele is the Gaug chord.The Gaug also known as G augmented chord is most commonly played in the key of G. When playing in the key of G, the Gaug chord will normally follow the G chord. The Gaug is also sometimes noted on sheet music and chord charts as the G+ (G plus) chord.

Instructions

1. Hold the neck of the ukulele in the left hand. Rest the neck between the left index finger and left thumb near the string spacer. Keep the left thumb directly behind the second bar of the ukulele neck. Place the right arm over the front of the ukulele body and hold the center of the ukulele body with the right hand.

2. Move the left index finger to the second bar. Place the tip of the left index finger on the "A" or bottom string between the first and second frets.

3. Place the tip of the left middle finger on the "C" string located on the third bar between the second and third frets. With the same finger, also hold down the "E" string located on the third bar under the "C" string.

4. With the left ring finger, hold down the "G" or top string on the fourth bar located between the third and fourth frets. Keep the left thumb pressed firmly behind the second bar.

5. 

   Hold down all of the assigned strings on the bars without touching any frets. Using the right hand, strum gently over all of the strings near the center of the ukulele body to hear the Gaug chord.

Tips & Warnings

• The Ukulele strings on the soprano, concert and tenor are assigned G, C, E, and A from top to bottom.

• The Baritone Ukulele strings are assigned D, G, B and E from top to bottom.

• A "bar" is the section that is located between the frets.

• "Frets" are metal strips that are used to separate the bars on the neck of the ukulele.

• Keeping the fingers on the bar and away from the frets and unassigned strings will help to produce a clear sound of the Gaug chord.