Guitar UpscaleCaug chord on guitar
The C augmented chord, written Caug, has 3 notes: C E G#.
As tab, thick low E string first: x32110, 8(11)(10)990. Numbers in the dots are fingers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little, T thumb. × marks a muted string and ○ an open one.
| Notes | C E G# |
|---|---|
| Formula | 1 3 #5 |
| Intervals | Root, Major 3rd, Minor 6th |
About the Augmented Chord
An augmented chord is a root, a major third and a raised fifth. It sounds dreamy and unresolved. More about the Augmented Chord.