Fmaj7#5 chord on ukulele
F Major Seventh Sharp Five. Notes: F, A, C# and E.
How to play Fmaj7#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 4 (E).
- 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 Fmaj7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumFret 8 position
HardFret 7 position
HardNotes and theory
Froot
A3 · major third
C##5 · augmented fifth
E7 · major seventh
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.
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Questions
What notes are in the Fmaj7#5 chord?
Fmaj7#5 (F major seventh sharp five) is made of four notes: F (root), A (major third), C# (augmented fifth) and E (major seventh).
How do you play Fmaj7#5 on ukulele?
The easiest Fmaj7#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 4 (E).
Is Fmaj7#5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium 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.