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C Sharp Augmented Chord on Guitar
- C♯aug
- C♯ · E♯ · G𝄪
- From fret 1
- Also written D♭aug
Root on string 5
C sharp augmented, written C♯aug, is an augmented chord: a major chord with a raised fifth, a restless sound often used to pass between chords. C♯aug has no open shape, so it is usually played as a 4-string shape near the nut.
How to play C♯aug, finger by finger
- Put your index finger on string 3 at the 2nd fret.
- Put your middle finger on string 2 at the 2nd fret.
- Put your ring finger on string 4 at the 3rd fret.
- Put your pinky finger on string 5 at the 4th fret.
- Strum strings 5 to 2 only.
More ways to play C♯aug
Notes in C♯ augmented
| Note | Interval | Role |
|---|---|---|
| C♯ | 1 | root |
| E♯ | 3 | major third |
| G𝄪 | ♯5 | sharp fifth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – ♯5
Questions about C♯aug
What notes are in C♯aug?
C♯, E♯ and G𝄪. Those are the 1, 3, ♯5 of the chord, counted from C♯.
Which strings do I strum for C♯aug?
Start on string 5 and strum down to string 1, and leave the strings marked with an X silent.
Is C♯aug the same as D♭aug?
Yes, on guitar they are played the same way and sound the same. C sharp and D flat are two names for one note: songs in sharp keys write C♯, songs in flat keys write D♭.
What chord does C♯aug lead to?
Most often F♯. Its raised fifth moves up a half step to the third of F♯.
Related chords
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