# C augmented 7th Guitar Chord

> The C augmented 7th augmented 7th chord combines the augmented triad with a minor seventh B♭, creating a powerful, dissonant tension. Its bold, unresolved sound is frequently used in jazz, blues, and film scores for dramatic impact.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented-7th

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Caug7
- Notes: C, E, G♯, B♭
- Intervals: 1 (C), 3 (E), ♯5 (G♯), ♭7 (B♭)
- Mood: tense, dramatic, striking, bold
- Genres: Jazz, Blues, Experimental, Cinematic
- Playable shapes: 20

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 3 6 3 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented-7th/x36350)
- Shape 2: -1 3 6 3 5 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented-7th/x36354)
- Shape 3: -1 3 6 3 5 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented-7th/x36356)
- Shape 4: -1 3 6 5 5 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented-7th/x36556)
- Shape 5: 8 7 6 9 9 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented-7th/876996)
- Shape 6: 8 11 8 9 9 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented-7th/8b8998)
- Shape 7: 8 11 8 9 11 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented-7th/8b89b8)
- Shape 8: 8 11 8 9 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented-7th/8b8990)

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