Chord Information
Learn how to play C#aug7 on piano
Notes in Chord
C#
F
A
B
Intervals
1
M3
A5
m7
Inversion
Notes (bottom to top): C#4 - F4 - A4 - B4
Right Hand Fingering
Fingers: 1-2-3-5
1=thumb, 2=index
3=middle, 4=ring, 5=pinky
3=middle, 4=ring, 5=pinky
Interactive Piano
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D
E
F
G
A
B
C
C#
D#
F#
G#
A#
How to Play C#aug7 on Piano
- Place your thumb on C#.
- Place your index finger on F.
- Place your middle finger on A.
- Place your pinky finger on B.
- Press all keys simultaneously to hear the C#aug7 chord.
Recommended fingering: 1-2-3-5 (right hand)
C#aug7 Chord Inversions
The C#aug7 chord can be played in different inversions:
Root Position
C# - F - A - B (bass note: C#)
First Inversion
F - A - B - C# (bass note: F)
Second Inversion
A - B - C# - F (bass note: A)
Common Chord Progressions Using C#aug7
ii-V-I Jazz Progression
Common chord progression
D#m7→C#aug7→G#maj7
I-vi-ii-V Progression
Common chord progression
G#maj7→Fm7→D#m7→C#aug7
Practice Tips for C#aug7
- Start slowly and focus on pressing all keys simultaneously for a clean sound.
- Practice transitioning between C#aug7 and other common chords to build muscle memory.
- Listen carefully to how the seventh interval creates tension and color in the chord.
- Practice resolving this chord to its natural target chords in progressions.