C#7#5 chord on ukulele
C Sharp Augmented Seventh, also written Db7#5. Notes: C#, F, A and B.
How to play C#7#5
- Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (C) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 1. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C#7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 6 position
HardFret 9 position
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 C#aug7 and C#+7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E#, G## and B; E# is the same key as F and G## is the same key as A.
More C# chords
All C# ukulele chordsaugmented seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the C#7#5 chord?
C#7#5 (C sharp augmented seventh) is made of four notes: C# (root), F (major third), A (augmented fifth) and B (minor seventh).
How do you play C#7#5 on ukulele?
The easiest C#7#5 is the "barre at fret 1" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (C) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 1. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is C#7#5 hard to play on ukulele?
C#7#5 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.