G# Augmented Banjo (5-String) Chord — Banjo

G# Augmented in Banjo Tuning — Guide

Notes: G#, B#, D##

Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5A

The G# 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 G# Augmented in Banjo

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

• G# Whole Tone scale
• G# Lydian Augmented scale

See Also

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