C#aug Chord on Guitar: How To Play the C# Augmented Fifth chord

C# aug position 1 guitar chord diagram

Welcome to our tutorial on the C# aug chord, a fascinating member of the Augmented Chords family. This chord, characterized by its unique sound, is constructed of the notes C#, E#, and G##. It's built using the intervals of 1, 3, and #5, which in full terms are the Root, Major Third, and Augmented Fifth.

Understanding the construction of this chord requires a basic knowledge of fretboard intervals and how they are stacked to form chords. If you're new to this concept, we recommend checking out our comprehensive tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

In this tutorial, we'll be providing you with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that highlight the tones composing the C# aug chord. This will not only help you understand the structure of the chord but also how to play it effectively.

As we delve deeper into the complexities of this chord, you might find our tutorial on chord notation useful. This guide will help you understand how chords are denoted based on the intervals that compose them, a crucial skill for any aspiring guitarist.

Lastly, remember that learning chords is not just about memorizing shapes and patterns. It's also about understanding how these chords fit into larger musical contexts. For more advanced learning, you might want to explore our tutorial on common chord progressions, which teaches you how to create songs by combining different chords.

So grab your guitar, and let's dive into the world of the C# aug chord!

Notes of the C# aug chord:

C#E#G##

Chord Structure:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7

Fingerings for the C#aug guitar chord

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Position 1
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C# aug position 2 guitar chord diagram

Position 2
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C# aug position 3 guitar chord diagram

Position 3
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C# aug position 1 guitar chord diagram

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C aug | D aug | E aug | F aug | G aug | A aug | B aug | C#aug | D#aug | F#aug | G#aug | A#aug | Abaug | Bbaug | Dbaug | Ebaug | Gbaug

How to create your own C# aug chord fingerings

Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
3
#5
1
3
#5
1
3
#5
3
#5
1
3
#5
1
3
#5
1
3
#5
1
3
#5
1
3