G Augmented Cavaquinho Chord — Cavaquinho

G Augmented in Cavaquinho Tuning — Guide

Notes: G, B, D#

Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5A

The G Augmented chord in Cavaquinho tuning (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 Cavaquinho

When playing G Augmented in Cavaquinho 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 Cavaquinho chords for Cavaquinho