C Sharp Augmented (also written Dbaug)
C#aug is made of 3 notes: C#, E# (F) and G## (A). Here it is in root position, with C# at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of C#aug, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from C# |
|---|---|---|
| C# | 1 | root |
| E# (F) | 3 | major 3rd |
| G## (A) | #5 | augmented 5th |
An augmented chord raises the 5th of a major chord by a half step. It sounds dreamy and suspenseful, and it often links two chords together.