Bmaj7#5 chord on piano
B Major Seventh Sharp Five. Notes: B, D#, G and A#.
How to play Bmaj7#5
- Find B just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add D#, G and A# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Bmaj7#5 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
B · D# · G · A#1st inversion
D# · G · A# · B2nd inversion
G · A# · B · D#3rd inversion
A# · B · D# · GNotes 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 B, D#, F## and A#; F## is the same key as G.
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Questions
What notes are in the Bmaj7#5 chord?
Bmaj7#5 (B major seventh sharp five) is made of four notes: B (root), D# (major third), G (augmented fifth) and A# (major seventh).
How do you play Bmaj7#5 on piano?
Play B, D#, G and A# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Bmaj7#5?
Root position: B D# G A#. 1st inversion: D# G A# B. 2nd inversion: G A# B D#. 3rd inversion: A# B D# G.
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.