C augmented triad for guitar (Caug)
Notes, positions, and inversions of the C augmented triad (Caug) on the guitar fretboard: C · E · G#.
Instrument
Root
Chord
Position (CAGED)
Strings
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Frets15
1224
Chord
Caug
CEG#
E
B
G
D
A
E
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Legend
C
Root
· R
E
Third
· 3
G#
Fifth
· ♯5
Inversions
(strings 1·2·3)Root position
fret 5
1st inversion
fret 9
2nd inversion
open
C augmented
The C augmented triad is made up of three notes: C · E · G#.
The suspended, ambiguous color of the raised fifth makes it useful for chromatic transitions and for adding harmonic color to a progression, especially in jazz.