G#7#5 chord on guitar
G Sharp Augmented Seventh, also written Ab7#5. Notes: G#, C, E and F#.
How to play G#7#5
- Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 5 (E).
- Let the open high E string ring.
- Don't play the A string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play G#7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
MediumFret 6 position
HardFret 9 position
HardBarre at fret 11
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 G#aug7 and G#+7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D## and F#; B# is the same key as C and D## is the same key as E.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#7#5 chord?
G#7#5 (G sharp augmented seventh) is made of four notes: G# (root), C (major third), E (augmented fifth) and F# (minor seventh).
How do you play G#7#5 on guitar?
The easiest G#7#5 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
Is G#7#5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium 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.