F7#5 chord on guitar
F Augmented Seventh. Notes: F, A, C# and Eb.
How to play F7#5
- Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Don't play the high E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play F7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardFret 12 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 Faug7 and F+7.
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Questions
What notes are in the F7#5 chord?
F7#5 (F augmented seventh) is made of four notes: F (root), A (major third), C# (augmented fifth) and Eb (minor seventh).
How do you play F7#5 on guitar?
The easiest F7#5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
Is F7#5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 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.