Fmaj7#5 chord on guitar
F Major Seventh Sharp Five. Notes: F, A, C# and E.
How to play Fmaj7#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 2 (E).
- 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 and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: F (the root)Strings played: 6 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Fmaj7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 5
HardFret 12 position
HardNotes and theory
Froot
A3 · major third
C##5 · augmented fifth
E7 · major seventh
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.
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Questions
What notes are in the Fmaj7#5 chord?
Fmaj7#5 (F major seventh sharp five) is made of four notes: F (root), A (major third), C# (augmented fifth) and E (major seventh).
How do you play Fmaj7#5 on guitar?
The easiest Fmaj7#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 2 (E). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
Is Fmaj7#5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.