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.

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):

5th Position (lowest fret is 5):

7th Position (lowest fret is 7):

10th Position (lowest fret is 10):

12th Position (lowest fret is 12):

Further Reading:

• The Augmented 7 Arpeggio
• How to play arpeggios
• Arpeggios page
• C augmented chord