G#7#5 chord on ukulele
G Sharp Augmented Seventh, also written Ab7#5. Notes: G#, C, E and F#.
How to play G#7#5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play G#7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
MediumFret 4 position
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 11
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 G#aug7 and G#+7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D## and F#; B# is the same key as C and D## is the same key as E.
More G# chords
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Questions
What notes are in the G#7#5 chord?
G#7#5 (G sharp augmented seventh) is made of four notes: G# (root), C (major third), E (augmented fifth) and F# (minor seventh).
How do you play G#7#5 on ukulele?
The easiest G#7#5 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is G#7#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.