The open C augmented chord is played on the first three strings of the guitar. It is a very simple way to play the chord. The image below contains the musical notation, chord chart, tabs and scale degrees for the open C augmented (C+) chord shape.
How to play the easy open C augmented 7 chord
- Place your 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string.
- Place your 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string.
- Strum the first three strings.
Easy open C+ chord info
- This shape is the easy version of the C augmented chord.
- It contains the notes (from the 3rd string down) G#, C and E.
- It contains the #5, 1 (root) and 3 in the key of C.
- It is an augmented chord.