C sharp augmented guitar chord (C#aug)
Also written Dbaug (D flat augmented)
An augmented chord stacks two major thirds, with an augmented fifth. Strange and floating, it often works as a transition between two chords.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 4
Position 2 fret 9
Position 3 fret 11
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C♯ (C sharp) | root |
| E♯ (E sharp) | major third |
| G♯♯ (G double sharp) | augmented fifth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – #5 · C♯ – E♯ – G♯♯
A progression with this chord
The augmented chord connects the major chord to the chord built on the fourth.