The C augmented chord (C+) is a C Major chord, with a raised 5th. It contains the notes C, E and G# (G double sharp).
Each note of the C augmented chord is separated by an interval of a Major 3rd. Because every interval inside the C augmented chord is identical, it is known as a symmetrical chord. Another way of looking at this is as follows – If you play an augmented chord starting from any of the notes inside the C+ chord, the new chord will contain the same notes as the C augmented chord:
- The C augmented chord contains the notes C, E, G#
- The E augmented chord contains the notes E, G#, B# (B sharp is the same as C)
- The G# augmented chord contains the notes G#, B#, Dx (D double sharp, which is the same as E)
Some Quick C+ Chord Theory
- The C augmented chord contains the notes C, E and G#.
- The C+ chord is produced by playing the 1st (root), 3rd and sharp 5th note of the C Major scale.
- The C augmented chord (just like all augmented chords) contains the following intervals (from the root note): Major 3rd, Major 3rd, Major 3rd (back to the root note).
- C augmented is an C chord, with the G raised to G#.
- The C augmented chord resolves naturally to the C minor or C Major chord.
10 Ways To Play The C Augmented Chord
If you’ve come to this page just to view some chord diagrams for C+, here they are.
Further Reading
