G7#5 chord on guitar
G Augmented Seventh. Notes: G, B, D# and F.
How to play G7#5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Let the open G and B strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play G7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
MediumFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 10
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 Gaug7 and G+7.
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Questions
What notes are in the G7#5 chord?
G7#5 (G augmented seventh) is made of four notes: G (root), B (major third), D# (augmented fifth) and F (minor seventh).
How do you play G7#5 on guitar?
The easiest G7#5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is G7#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.