Caug chord (C augmented) on piano
Caug (C augmented) has three notes: C, E and G sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, #5.
Caug inversions and fingering
C E G# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
E G# C · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
G# C E · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Caug |
|---|---|
| Also written | C+, C(#5) |
| Notes | C E G# |
| Formula | 1 3 #5 |
| Intervals | root, major third, minor sixth |
| Type | Augmented chord |
Caug across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (1), E3 (3), G#3 (sharp 5), C4 (1), E4 (3), G#4 (sharp 5), C5 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Caug chord?
Caug (C augmented) has three notes: C, E and G sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, #5. C is the root, E is the major third and G# is the minor sixth.
How do you play Caug on piano?
Play C, E and G# together. Root position: C E G# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What is the difference between Caug and C?
Caug and C share C and E. Caug has G#, the sharp 5th, where C has G, the 5th.