C♯ augmented guitar chord
How to play the C♯ augmented chord (also written D♭), written C♯aug, on guitar. The shape is x 4 4 4 2 2 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 4 4 4 2 2 (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 5 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 4 4 4 2 2 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 4 4 4 2 2 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 0 open strings and mute the 1 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes C♯ – E♯ – G♯♯.
What notes are in the C♯ augmented chord?
The C♯ augmented chord (C♯aug) contains the notes C♯ – E♯ – G♯♯.
Is the C♯ augmented guitar chord diagram free?
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