C Augmented Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: C - E - G#
Formula: 1 - 3 - ♯5
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Augmented 5th
Quick answer
The Caug guitar chord is played as x-3-2-1-1-0 from low E to high E and uses the notes C, E, G#.
- Fret pattern
- x-3-2-1-1-0
- Chord notes
- C, E, G#
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - ♯5
Caug
How to Play Caug
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G and B strings
- 3Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the D string
- 4Place your pinky finger on fret 3 of the A string
- 5Play the high E string open
About Augmented Chords
Built from two stacked major 3rds. Augmented chords sound mysterious and unresolved, common in jazz and Beatles-style progressions.
C Augmented Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the C Augmented guitar chord?
The C Augmented guitar chord uses the notes C, E, G#.
How do you play Caug on guitar?
Play the Caug guitar chord with the x-3-2-1-1-0 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G and B strings Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the D string Place your pinky finger on fret 3 of the A string Play the high E string open
What is the formula for C Augmented?
The C Augmented formula is 1 - 3 - ♯5: Root, Major 3rd, Augmented 5th.