Caug guitar chord (C Augmented)

Symbols: aug, "+"

Steps: 1-3-#5

Notes: C-E-G#

The C augmented chord stands out with its striking and unresolved quality. Constructed from the notes C, E and G# (root, major third, and augmented fifth), it introduces a unique tension that’s ideal for adding drama or unexpected shifts in your music. Below, you'll find sever variations how to play the "C aug" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Press the B (2nd) string on the 1st fret with your middle finger
Place your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret
Position your pinky on the A (5th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 1st fret using your middle finger
Position your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 2nd fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Press the B (2nd) string on the 1st fret with your middle finger
Place your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret
Position your pinky on the A (5th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 4

With your index finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 4th fret
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
Use your pinky to press the D (4th) string down on the 6th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 3rd strings
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret
Position your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 7th fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 8th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string

Variation 6

With your index finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 8th fret
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret and press down
Use your pinky to press the D (4th) string down on the 10th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 7

With your index finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 12th fret
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 13th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret and press down
Use your pinky to press the D (4th) string down on the 14th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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