C#maj7#5 chord on ukulele
C Sharp Major Seventh Sharp Five, also written Dbmaj7#5. Notes: C#, F, A and C.
How to play C#maj7#5
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C#maj7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumFret 3 position
MediumFret 6 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 C#, E#, G## and B#; E# is the same key as F, G## is the same key as A and B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the C#maj7#5 chord?
C#maj7#5 (C sharp major seventh sharp five) is made of four notes: C# (root), F (major third), A (augmented fifth) and C (major seventh).
How do you play C#maj7#5 on ukulele?
The easiest C#maj7#5 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 5 (C). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
Is C#maj7#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.