C Augmented Arpeggio (C+) on the Guitar – 5 CAGED Positions, Tabs and Theory

The C Augmented Arpeggio contains the following notes:

C – E – G#

C augmented contains the root, 3rd and raised 5th of the C Major scale.

Open Position

Here’s how to play the C augmented arpeggio in the open position.

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C Augmented Arpeggio CAGED Positions

Here are the 5 CAGED positions for the C augmented arpeggio on the guitar (notes and tabs).

2nd Position (lowest fret is 2):

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Augmented-Arpeggio-Notes-Key-C-Pos-2-Shape-4

5th Position (lowest fret is 5):

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7th Position (lowest fret is 7):

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Augmented-Arpeggio-Notes-Key-C-Pos-7-Shape-1

10th Position (lowest fret is 10):

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12th Position (lowest fret is 12):

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