Caug chord on ukulele
C Augmented. Notes: C, E and G#.
How to play Caug
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open C and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: G#Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Caug
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 1 position
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumNotes and theory
Croot
E3 · major third
G##5 · augmented fifth
The augmented triad raises the fifth of a major chord. It sounds suspenseful and leads nicely into the next chord. The formula is 1 3 #5, and you will also see it written as C+.
More C chords
All C ukulele chordsCmajorCmminorC7dominant seventhCm7minor seventhCmaj7major seventhCsus4suspended fourthCsus2suspended secondCdimdiminishedC6major sixthC9dominant ninthCadd9added ninthCm7b5half-diminishedCdim7diminished seventhC7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthCm6minor sixthCm9minor ninthCmaj9major ninthCm(add9)minor added ninth
augmented chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Caug chord?
Caug (C augmented) is made of three notes: C (root), E (major third) and G# (augmented fifth).
How do you play Caug on ukulele?
The easiest Caug is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C). Let the open C and E strings ring.
Is Caug hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a augmented chord sound like?
The augmented triad raises the fifth of a major chord. It sounds suspenseful and leads nicely into the next chord.