C#aug chord
C# augmented · also written Dbaug
C4
C#
E#
A
C5
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Notes
- C#R
- E#3
- A#5
Formula: R – 3 – #5
C#aug inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position C#aug
C4
C#
E#
A
C5
1st inversion C#aug/E#
C4
E#
A
C5
C#
2nd inversion C#aug/A
C4
A
C5
C#
E#
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Augmented chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the C#aug chord?
The C# augmented chord (C#aug) has 3 notes: C#, E# and A.
How do you play C#aug on the piano?
Put your right hand on C#, E# and A, starting from C#. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a augmented chord?
R – 3 – #5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 8).
Is C#aug the same as Dbaug?
Yes. C# and Db are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so C#aug and Dbaug sound the same.