Emaj7#5 chord on piano
E Major Seventh Sharp Five. Notes: E, G#, C and D#.
How to play Emaj7#5
- Find E at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G#, C and D# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Emaj7#5 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
E · G# · C · D#1st inversion
G# · C · D# · E2nd inversion
C · D# · E · G#3rd inversion
D# · E · G# · CNotes 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 E, G#, B# and D#; B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the Emaj7#5 chord?
Emaj7#5 (E major seventh sharp five) is made of four notes: E (root), G# (major third), C (augmented fifth) and D# (major seventh).
How do you play Emaj7#5 on piano?
Play E, G#, C and D# 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 Emaj7#5?
Root position: E G# C D#. 1st inversion: G# C D# E. 2nd inversion: C D# E G#. 3rd inversion: D# E G# C.
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.