Chord Guide
How to Play the C aug Chord
Learn exactly how to play the Caug chord on guitar with our interactive diagrams, finger positions, and theory breakdown.
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Chord Variations
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1fr
Caug – 1st fret
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3fr
Caug – 3rd fret
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5fr
Caug – 5th fret
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Caug – 8th fret
Theory & Context
The Caug chord is a common guitar chord that creates a unsettled and ethereal sound. It is built using the notes C, E, G#, which correspond to the 1P, 3M, 5A intervals of its root scale. Understanding how to play this chord is essential for many popular songs across various genres.