A7#5 chord on ukulele
A Augmented Seventh. Notes: A, C#, F and G.
How to play A7#5
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Let the open G and A strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 2 position
MediumFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
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 Aaug7 and A+7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A, C#, E# and G; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the A7#5 chord?
A7#5 (A augmented seventh) is made of four notes: A (root), C# (major third), F (augmented fifth) and G (minor seventh).
How do you play A7#5 on ukulele?
The easiest A7#5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Let the open G and A strings ring.
Is A7#5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 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.