Amaj7#5 chord on ukulele
A Major Seventh Sharp Five. Notes: A, C#, F and G#.
How to play Amaj7#5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Amaj7#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 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 A, C#, E# and G#; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the Amaj7#5 chord?
Amaj7#5 (A major seventh sharp five) is made of four notes: A (root), C# (major third), F (augmented fifth) and G# (major seventh).
How do you play Amaj7#5 on ukulele?
The easiest Amaj7#5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
Is Amaj7#5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 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.