C+ chord on 5-String Bass

in Standard (BEADG) (B-E-A-D-G) tuning

Root

Type

Tuning

C+

Augmented

Notes:C · E · G#

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Fingerings (16)

Max fret: 12

Fingerings shown: 16

The C+ chord (Augmented) is built from the notes C, E, G#. Below are playable fingerings for 5-String Bass generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.

More C chords

C Cm C7 C°C9 Cmaj7 Cm7 C7♯5 C7♭5 C6 Cm6 Cm7♭5 C°7 Csus2 Csus4 Cadd9 Cmaj9 Cm9 C5

Other roots

C#+D+D#+E+F+F#+G+G#+A+A#+B+

What notes make up the C+ chord?

C+ is a Augmented chord built from the notes C, E, G#.

How do I read the diagram?

Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.