Caug piano chord (C augmented)

C – E – G♯

Formula 1 – 3 – ♯5

Caug inversions

An inversion keeps the same notes but puts a different one at the bottom. Use them to move to the next chord with the smallest hand movement.

C – E – G♯

E – G♯ – C

G♯ – C – E

What notes are in the C augmented chord?

Caug is C, E, G♯. Its formula is 1 – 3 – ♯5, counted from the root C.

How do you play Caug on piano?

With the right hand in root position, play C–E–G♯ using fingers 1, 3 and 5 (thumb on C). With the left hand, use fingers 5, 3 and 1 from the bottom.

What are the inversions of Caug?

Root position: C–E–G♯; 1st inversion: E–G♯–C; 2nd inversion: G♯–C–E.