C♯ augmented chord
How to play C♯aug on the piano: the 3 notes, where they sit on the keyboard, fingering and inversions.
C♯root
E♯major 3rd
G𝄪sharp 5th
- Symbol
- C♯aug
- Notes
- C♯ – E♯ – G𝄪
- Formula
- R – 3 – ♯5
- Fingering
- RH 1–3–5 · LH 5–3–1
The C♯ augmented chord is made of C♯ – E♯ – G𝄪 (formula R – 3 – ♯5). With the right hand use fingers 1, 3 and 5 (thumb, middle, little finger); with the left hand use 5, 3 and 1.
C♯aug inversions
The same notes in a different order. Tap a keyboard to hear each one.
Root position
C♯ – E♯ – G𝄪
1st inversion
E♯ – G𝄪 – C♯
2nd inversion
G𝄪 – C♯ – E♯