Rising fifth
in C major
Piano chord
C Augmented Piano Chord (Caug)
The C Augmented chord on piano is made of the notes C, E and G♯. Mysterious and unresolved. Creates a sense of tension.
Tap any key to hear it.
What notes are in C Augmented?
3 notes, built 1 – 3 – ♯5 up from C.
- Notes
- C – E – G♯
- Formula
- 1 – 3 – ♯5
- Semitones from the root
- 0 – 4 – 8
- Symbol
- Caug
- Chord type
- Augmented, 3 notes
How to play C Augmented on piano
- Right hand: C (1), E (3), G♯ (5). Fingers 1 – 3 – 5, thumb on C.
- Left hand: C (5), E (3), G♯ (1). Fingers 5 – 3 – 1, little finger on C.
Fingers are numbered 1 (thumb) to 5 (little finger) on both hands.
C Augmented inversions
Each inversion puts a different note of the chord in the bass. Written as a slash chord: Caug/E, Caug/G♯.
Can you find C Augmented?
Tap the notes on the keyboard, then check. Six chords, starting with this one.
1 / 6 Tap the notes of C Augmented (Caug)
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Any octave, any order. Each key you tap plays.
C Augmented chord FAQ
What notes are in the C Augmented chord?
C Augmented (Caug) has 3 notes: C, E and G♯. Its formula is 1 – 3 – ♯5, counted up from C.
How do you play C Augmented on the piano?
Put your right thumb on C and play C, E and G♯ with fingers 1 – 3 – 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 – 3 – 1, little finger on C.
What are the inversions of C Augmented?
1st inversion: E, G♯, C (Caug/E). 2nd inversion: G♯, C, E (Caug/G♯).