G#maj7#5 chord on ukulele
G Sharp Major Seventh Sharp Five, also written Abmaj7#5. Notes: G#, C, E and G.
How to play G#maj7#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 3 (G).
- 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#maj7#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
MediumFret 4 position
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardFret 10 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 G#, B#, D## and F##; B# is the same key as C, D## is the same key as E and F## is the same key as G.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#maj7#5 chord?
G#maj7#5 (G sharp major seventh sharp five) is made of four notes: G# (root), C (major third), E (augmented fifth) and G (major seventh).
How do you play G#maj7#5 on ukulele?
The easiest G#maj7#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 3 (G). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is G#maj7#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.