G#maj7#5 chord on guitar
G Sharp Major Seventh Sharp Five, also written Abmaj7#5. Notes: G#, C, E and G.
How to play G#maj7#5
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 5 (E).
- Let the open G and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play G#maj7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
EasyOpen position
MediumFret 11 position
HardBarre at fret 8
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 G#, B#, D## and F##; B# is the same key as C, D## is the same key as E and F## is the same key as G.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#maj7#5 chord?
G#maj7#5 (G sharp major seventh sharp five) is made of four notes: G# (root), C (major third), E (augmented fifth) and G (major seventh).
How do you play G#maj7#5 on guitar?
The easiest G#maj7#5 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G).
Is G#maj7#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.