Emaj7#5 chord on ukulele
E Major Seventh Sharp Five. Notes: E, G#, C and D#.
How to play Emaj7#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 3 (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 Emaj7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 7 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 E, G#, B# and D#; B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the Emaj7#5 chord?
Emaj7#5 (E major seventh sharp five) is made of four notes: E (root), G# (major third), C (augmented fifth) and D# (major seventh).
How do you play Emaj7#5 on ukulele?
The easiest Emaj7#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 3 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is Emaj7#5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.