D#maj7#5 chord on guitar
D Sharp Major Seventh Sharp Five, also written Ebmaj7#5. Notes: D#, G, B and D.
How to play D#maj7#5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 6 (D#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 7 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 7 (B).
- Don't play the low E and B strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play D#maj7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumFret 6 position
HardBarre at fret 3
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
The maj7#5 raises the fifth of a major seventh. It is the augmented major seventh found in modern jazz. The formula is 1 3 #5 7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A## and C##; F## is the same key as G, A## is the same key as B and C## is the same key as D.
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Questions
What notes are in the D#maj7#5 chord?
D#maj7#5 (D sharp major seventh sharp five) is made of four notes: D# (root), G (major third), B (augmented fifth) and D (major seventh).
How do you play D#maj7#5 on guitar?
The easiest D#maj7#5 is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 6 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 7 (D).
Is D#maj7#5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a major seventh sharp five chord sound like?
The maj7#5 raises the fifth of a major seventh. It is the augmented major seventh found in modern jazz.