A7#5 chord on guitar
A Augmented Seventh. Notes: A, C#, F and G.
How to play A7#5
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Let the open A and G strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play A7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumFret 7 position
HardNotes and theory
The augmented seventh (7#5) raises the fifth of a dominant seventh, which pushes hard toward the next chord. The formula is 1 3 #5 b7, and you will also see it written as Aaug7 and A+7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A, C#, E# and G; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the A7#5 chord?
A7#5 (A augmented seventh) is made of four notes: A (root), C# (major third), F (augmented fifth) and G (minor seventh).
How do you play A7#5 on guitar?
The easiest A7#5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
Is A7#5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a augmented seventh chord sound like?
The augmented seventh (7#5) raises the fifth of a dominant seventh, which pushes hard toward the next chord.