# 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. With E in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of C augmented.

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

## 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: 153

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 -1 2 1 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented/e/xx2110)
- Shape 2: 0 3 2 1 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented/e/032110)
- Shape 3: 0 7 6 5 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented/e/076550)
- Shape 4: -1 7 6 5 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented/e/x76550)
- Shape 5: 0 11 10 9 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented/e/0ba990)
- Shape 6: -1 -1 14 13 13 12 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented/e/xxeddc)
- Shape 7: 12 -1 14 13 13 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented/e/cxedd0)
- Shape 8: -1 -1 14 13 13 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-augmented/e/xxedd0)

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