A Augmented Banjo (5-String) Chord — Banjo

A Augmented in Banjo Tuning — Guide

Notes: A, C#, E#

Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5A

The A Augmented chord in Banjo tuning (G-D-G-B-D) requires different fingerings than standard tuning. We found 6 playable voicings, each filtered for comfortable fret span (max 4 frets) and realistic finger placement.

Scales for Improvising Over A Augmented in Banjo

When playing A Augmented in Banjo tuning, these scales work well for improvisation and melody writing:

• A Whole Tone scale
• A Lydian Augmented scale

See Also

• A Augmented in standard tuning
• ← All Banjo chords for Banjo (5-String)