# C augmented Guitar Chord

> The C augmented augmented chord features a raised fifth G♯, creating an ambiguous, floating sound. Its symmetrical structure generates a sense of tension and movement, often used in jazz and cinematic music to enhance harmonic complexity.

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

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Caug
- Notes: C, E, G♯
- Intervals: 1 (C), 3 (E), ♯5 (G♯)
- Mood: dramatic, intense, unsettling, powerful
- Genres: Jazz, Film Score, Pop, Experimental
- Playable shapes: 62

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 3 2 1 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented/x32110)
- Shape 2: -1 -1 10 9 9 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented/xxa998)
- Shape 3: 8 -1 10 9 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented/8xa990)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 10 9 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented/xxa990)
- Shape 5: -1 3 2 1 1 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented/x32114)
- Shape 6: -1 3 2 5 5 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented/x32554)
- Shape 7: -1 3 6 5 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented/x36550)
- Shape 8: -1 3 6 5 5 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented/x36554)

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