F7#5 chord on ukulele
F Augmented Seventh. Notes: F, A, C# and Eb.
How to play F7#5
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (Eb).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: AStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play F7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
Froot
A3 · major third
C##5 · augmented fifth
Ebb7 · 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 Faug7 and F+7.
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Questions
What notes are in the F7#5 chord?
F7#5 (F augmented seventh) is made of four notes: F (root), A (major third), C# (augmented fifth) and Eb (minor seventh).
How do you play F7#5 on ukulele?
The easiest F7#5 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (Eb).
Is F7#5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.