Caug Chord
Like any augmented chord, the Caug chord is formed by playing the root, the major third and the augmented 5th (sharp 5). It equals to playing the 1st, the 3rd and the sharp 5th degree of the C major scale.
Notation
Listen to Caug
How To Play Caug On The Piano
You can play the C augmented chord by playing in any order the following notes:
C, E, G#
The inversions of the C augmented chord
- Root position: C, E, G#
- Inversion 1: E, G#, C
- Inversion 2: G#, C, E
Video: Caug Chord On The Piano
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Fingering for the Left and Right Hand
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Scales in which the C augmented chord occurs
- A melodic minor
- C#/Db harmonic minor
- C#/Db melodic minor
- F harmonic minor
- F melodic minor