C Augmented Fifth Guitar Chord (Caug) | Easy Ways to Play It
Welcome to our tutorial on the C aug chord, a fascinating member of the Augmented Chords family. This chord, composed of the notes C, E, and G#, is built using the intervals 1, 3, and #5. This means that it includes a Root, a Major Third, and an Augmented Fifth.
Understanding the theory behind this chord is essential to mastering its use. If you need to brush up on your knowledge of intervals and how they form chords, check out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.
The C aug chord adds a unique flavor to your music, and knowing how to play it can significantly enhance your guitar skills. This tutorial will guide you through chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that illustrate the tones within this chord.
As you get more comfortable with this chord, you might want to explore how it fits within different chord progressions. Our tutorial on common chord progressions can be a great starting point.
Remember, learning new chords like the C aug chord is not just about memorizing patterns, it's also about understanding the theory behind them. If you're curious about how chords are denoted based on the intervals that compose them, check out our tutorial on chord notation.
Enjoy your journey into the world of the C aug chord, and happy strumming!
Notes in the C aug chord:
CEG#
Chord Structure:
How To Play The Caug chord on guitar
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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
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Position 2
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Position 3
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You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
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 build the C aug chord on guitar
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!