Caug guitar chord
The Caug chord (C augmented) is built from the notes C, E and G#, formula 1–3–#5.
- Notes
- C E G#
- Type
- augmented
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 1Shape 1 of 4
x32110How to play Caug
The usual Caug shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 1 across several strings (x32110). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Unsettled and dreamy. Raising the fifth makes it lean toward the next chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Caug chord?
Caug contains C, E and G#. Its formula is 1–3–#5.
Is Caug hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x32110.