F#maj7#5 chord on guitar
F Sharp Major Seventh Sharp Five, also written Gbmaj7#5. Notes: F#, A#, D and F.
How to play F#maj7#5
- Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Don't play the A and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play F#maj7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
MediumFret 9 position
HardBarre at fret 11
HardBarre at fret 6
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 F#, A#, C## and E#; C## is the same key as D and E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the F#maj7#5 chord?
F#maj7#5 (F sharp major seventh sharp five) is made of four notes: F# (root), A# (major third), D (augmented fifth) and F (major seventh).
How do you play F#maj7#5 on guitar?
The easiest F#maj7#5 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
Is F#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.