C# Augmented (C#+) Chord – Easy Shape

The easy C# augmented chord is played on the 1st and 2nd frets of the guitar, using the first three strings. It is a simple and easy way to play the chord. The image below contains the musical notation, chord chart, tabs and scale degrees for the easy C sharp augmented (C#+) chord shape.

C Sharp Augmented Chord Easy Shape

How to play the easy C sharp augmented 7 chord

  • Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string.
  • Place your 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string.
  • Place your 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string.
  • Strum the first three strings.

Easy C#+ chord info

  • This shape is the easy version of the C# augmented chord.
  • It contains the notes (from the 3rd string down) Gx, C# and E#.
  • It contains the #5, 1 and 3 in the key of D flat.
  • It is an augmented chord.

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