E+ chord on Balalaika
in Prima Standard (EEA) tuning
E+
Augmented
Notes:E · G# · C
Piano Left hand Right hand
Fingerings (8)
E+ shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 4 3 | – 2 1 | E G# C | easy | |
| 4 8 7 | 1 3 2 | G# C E | hard | |
| 0 8 11 | – 1 2 | E C G# | medium | |
| 4 0 3 | 2 – 1 | G# E C | easy | |
| 8 4 7 | 3 1 2 | C G# E | hard | |
| 8 0 11 | 1 – 2 | C E G# | medium | |
| 8 12 11 | 1 3 2 | C E G# | hard | |
| 12 8 11 | 3 1 2 | E C G# | hard |
The E+ chord (Augmented) is built from the notes E, G#, C. Below are playable fingerings for Balalaika generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the E+ chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · ♯5
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | E |
| 3 | 4 | G# |
| ♯5 | 8 | C |
More E chords
Other roots
See E+ in another tuning
What notes make up the E+ chord?
E+ is a Augmented chord built from the notes E, G#, C.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.