About the C♯aug chord
The augmented triad raises the fifth by a semitone. It sounds unsettled and is often used to lead from one chord to the next, or for a dreamlike effect. The symbol for it is C♯aug. (also written D♭aug)
C♯1
E♯3
A♯5
How to play C♯aug
- Lay your index finger flat across the top 3 strings at fret 2, pressing just behind the fret.
- Put your middle finger on the D string at fret 3.
- Put your ring finger on the A string at fret 4.
- Put your little finger on the high E string at fret 5.
- Strum and don't play the low E string.
1 index · 2 middle · 3 ring · 4 little
Other C♯ chords
C♯aug chord questions
What notes are in a C♯aug chord?
C♯aug is made of C♯, E♯ and A. In intervals that is 1, 3, ♯5 above the root, C♯.
What is the easiest way to play C♯aug?
The first shape above is the most common one: x 4 3 2 2 5 from the low E string to the high E, where x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. Start there, and try the other shapes once it feels comfortable.
Is C♯aug a barre chord?
The main shape uses a barre, where one finger holds down several strings at once. Press just behind the fret and roll the finger slightly onto its side.