C augmented guitar chord
How to play the C augmented chord, written Caug, on guitar. The shape is x 3 2 1 1 x and it sounds the notesC – E – G♯ — free to print or download below.
How to play the C augmented chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is x 3 2 1 1 x (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Lay your first finger flat across the barred fret, then add the remaining fingers as shown.
- Strum and check. Strum the 4 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes C – E – G♯.
Notes in the C augmented chord
The C augmented chord contains the notes C – E – G♯. The diagram shows the common barre shape, x 3 2 1 1 x from the lowest string to the highest.
C augmented guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the C augmented chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 3 2 1 1 x (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 0 open strings and mute the 2 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes C – E – G♯.
What notes are in the C augmented chord?
The C augmented chord (Caug) contains the notes C – E – G♯.
Is the C augmented guitar chord diagram free?
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