C7#5 chord on ukulele
C Augmented Seventh. Notes: C, E, G# and Bb.
How to play C7#5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Let the open C and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: G#Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play C7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardNotes and theory
Croot
E3 · major third
G##5 · augmented fifth
Bbb7 · minor seventh
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 Caug7 and C+7.
More C chords
All C ukulele chordsCmajorCmminorC7dominant seventhCm7minor seventhCmaj7major seventhCsus4suspended fourthCsus2suspended secondCdimdiminishedCaugaugmentedC6major sixthC9dominant ninthCadd9added ninthCm7b5half-diminishedCdim7diminished seventhC7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthCm6minor sixthCm9minor ninthCmaj9major ninth
augmented seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the C7#5 chord?
C7#5 (C augmented seventh) is made of four notes: C (root), E (major third), G# (augmented fifth) and Bb (minor seventh).
How do you play C7#5 on ukulele?
The easiest C7#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 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Let the open C and E strings ring.
Is C7#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.