B7#5 chord on ukulele
B Augmented Seventh. Notes: B, D#, G and A.
How to play B7#5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 6 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 7 (G).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play B7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 7 position
HardBarre at fret 11
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 Baug7 and B+7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled B, D#, F## and A; F## is the same key as G.
More B chords
All B ukulele chordsaugmented seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the B7#5 chord?
B7#5 (B augmented seventh) is made of four notes: B (root), D# (major third), G (augmented fifth) and A (minor seventh).
How do you play B7#5 on ukulele?
The easiest B7#5 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 5 (A). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 6 (D#).
Is B7#5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.