C# Augmented Guitar Chord Chart

Notes: C# - F - A

Formula: 1 - 3 - ♯5

Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Augmented 5th

Quick answer

The C#aug guitar chord is played as x-4-3-2-2-1 from low E to high E and uses the notes C#, F, A.

Fret pattern
x-4-3-2-2-1
Chord notes
C#, F, A
Formula
1 - 3 - ♯5

C#aug

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Standard

How to Play C#aug

  1. 1Mute the low E string
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the high E string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the G and B strings
  4. 4Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the D string
  5. 5Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the A string

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#, F, A.

How do you play C#aug on guitar?

Play the C#aug guitar chord with the x-4-3-2-2-1 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your index finger on fret 1 of the high E string Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the G and B strings Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the D string Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the A string

What is the formula for C# Augmented?

The C# Augmented formula is 1 - 3 - ♯5: Root, Major 3rd, Augmented 5th.

C# Augmented on Other Instruments

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