Gmaj7#5 chord on guitar
G Major Seventh Sharp Five. Notes: G, B, D# and F#.
How to play Gmaj7#5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open G and B strings ring.
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
Lowest note: D#Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Gmaj7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
MediumFret 10 position
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
Groot
B3 · major third
D##5 · augmented fifth
F#7 · 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 Gmaj7#5 chord?
Gmaj7#5 (G major seventh sharp five) is made of four notes: G (root), B (major third), D# (augmented fifth) and F# (major seventh).
How do you play Gmaj7#5 on guitar?
The easiest Gmaj7#5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Let the open G and B strings ring.
Is Gmaj7#5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 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.