root position: C#aug
C♯ – E♯ – G𝄪 · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
C#aug Piano Chord
The C sharp augmented chord (C♯aug) is made of the notes C♯, E♯ and G𝄪. Its formula is 1 – 3 – ♯5.
Notes in C♯aug
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| C♯ | 1 | root |
| E♯ | 3 | major 3rd |
| G𝄪 | ♯5 | augmented 5th |
How to play C♯aug on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
C♯aug inversions
1st inversion: C#aug/E#
E♯ – G𝄪 – C♯ · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: C#aug/G##
G𝄪 – C♯ – E♯ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for C#aug
C♯aug is also written as C♯aug, C#+, C♯+, C##5, C♯♯5, Dbaug, D♭aug, Db+, D♭+, Db#5, D♭♯5.
Keys that contain C♯aug
C♯aug is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.