Open
Beginner● On the diagramC augmented is played in open position as × 3 2 1 1 0: pinky finger on the A string at fret 3, ring finger on the D string at fret 2, index finger on the G string at fret 1 and middle finger on the B string at fret 1. The high e string rings open. The low E string stays muted.
Tip — The pinky must reach the 5th string at the 3rd fret while the index and middle hold the 1st fret cleanly.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | muted | — | — |
| 5 (A) | 3 | 4 | C (1) |
| 4 (D) | 2 | 3 | E (3) |
| 3 (G) | 1 | 1 | G♯ (♯5) |
| 2 (B) | 1 | 2 | C (1) |
| 1 (e) | open | — | E (3) |