Bmaj7#5 chord on ukulele
B Major Seventh Sharp Five. Notes: B, D#, G and A#.
How to play Bmaj7#5
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Bmaj7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 1 position
MediumFret 4 position
MediumFret 7 position
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 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 ukulele?
The easiest Bmaj7#5 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
Is Bmaj7#5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.