# How to play C augmented 7th / E (1st inversion) chord on guitar — Shape 012114 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the C augmented 7th / E (1st inversion) chord on guitar (Shape 012114). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string, 3rd string, and 5th string in barre position.

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## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: C augmented 7th
- Display name: Caug7/E
- Notes: C, E, G♯, B♭
- Intervals: 1 (C), 3 (E), ♯5 (G♯), ♭7 (B♭)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string, 3rd string, and 5th string in barre position
- Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string
- Place the 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 1st string

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented-7th/e/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords