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Caug piano chord

C augmented

Symbol
Caug
Notes
C – E – G♯
Formula
1 – 3 – ♯5
Play it yourself

On a computer you can also use the keys A W S E D F T G Y H U J K.

The keyboard below is loaded with Caug. Play it, change a note and see what the chord becomes.

How to play Caug

Press C – E – G♯ together. With the right hand, a common fingering is 1–3–5: thumb on C, middle finger, little finger on top.

Inversions

An inversion puts a different chord tone in the bass. The chord keeps its name; only the lowest note changes.

Root position C – E – G♯
1st inversion E – G♯ – C
2nd inversion G♯ – C – E

Practice Caug until it sticks

ChordWise recognizes Caug the moment you play it and drills you on it with the coach, in every inversion.

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