C Augmented Chord on Piano
The C Augmented chord contains C, E and A♭ — 3 notes. Every one is marked across three octaves of the keyboard below, labelled with note names and with interval numbers.
- Root
- Major 3rd
- Minor 6th
| Degree | 1 | 3 | ♭6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | C | E | A♭ |
| Interval | Root | Major 3rd | Minor 6th |
Note names
Interval numbers
Circle of fifths
Chords inside C Augmented
No chord in the list has fewer notes than this one.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the C Augmented chord?
C, E and A♭. That is 3 notes.
How is the C Augmented chord built?
From a root of C: E is the major 3rd and A♭ is the minor 6th.
Which scales contain the C Augmented chord?
C Harmonic Lydian (Lydian ♭6), D♭ Harmonic Minor, D♭ Melodic Minor and D♭ Melodic Minor ♯4, among others. Every note of the C Augmented chord is in those, so they can be played over it.
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