C#aug chord on ukulele
C Sharp Augmented, also written Dbaug. Notes: C#, F and A.
How to play C#aug
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C#aug
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyFret 2 position
MediumBarre at fret 1
MediumNotes and theory
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#+. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E# and G##; E# is the same key as F and G## is the same key as A.
More C# chords
All C# ukulele chordsaugmented chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the C#aug chord?
C#aug (C sharp augmented) is made of three notes: C# (root), F (major third) and A (augmented fifth).
How do you play C#aug on ukulele?
The easiest C#aug is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
Is C#aug hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 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.