E7#5 chord on ukulele
E Augmented Seventh. Notes: E, G#, C and D.
How to play E7#5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open E string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play E7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 7
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 Eaug7 and E+7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled E, G#, B# and D; B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the E7#5 chord?
E7#5 (E augmented seventh) is made of four notes: E (root), G# (major third), C (augmented fifth) and D (minor seventh).
How do you play E7#5 on ukulele?
The easiest E7#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 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is E7#5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 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.