Caug7 Ukulele Chord
Caug7 on ukulele is 1-0-0-1: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string, your middle finger on the 1st fret of the A string and leave the C and E strings open. It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first.
- Notes: C, E, Ab and Bb
- Frets: 1 0 0 1
- Tuning: g C E A
Caug7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Augmented 7th
- Also known as
- C augmented seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 #5 b7
- Intervals
- C (root), E (major 3rd), Ab (augmented 5th), Bb (minor 7th)
- Notes
- C, E, Ab and Bb
- Frets
- 1 0 0 1
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Caug7 chord
Here is the Caug7 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string.
- Put your middle finger on the 1st fret of the A string.
- Leave the C and E strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Caug7?
Not really. 1-0-0-1 is already the simplest playable shape for Caug7 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Caug7 chord?
The Caug7 chord is built from four notes: C, E, Ab and Bb (the root, major 3rd, augmented 5th and minor 7th). That flat seventh makes a dominant 7th restless. It leans forward and wants to resolve to the next chord, which is why it turns up all over blues and folk. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Want to go further?
Once Caug7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try C7, Cmaj7, Cm and C. Caug7 pairs most often with G, Am and F, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.