Accessible Page: How to Play a C7(#5) Chord on Guitar – Easy C Dominant Seventh Sharp Fifth Guitar Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 4 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the low E, D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

C 7(#5) Description

Welcome to this detailed tutorial on the C 7(#5) chord. This chord, also known as the Augmented Seventh chord, belongs to the family of Augmented Chords. The notes that compose this chord are C, E, G#, and Bb, and it is built using the intervals of 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), #5 (Augmented Fifth), and b7 (Minor Seventh).

Understanding the intervals that make up a chord is crucial for mastering the fretboard and expanding your chord vocabulary. Our tutorial on guitar music theory can provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how to build chords by stacking intervals.

The C 7(#5) chord is a complex and rich-sounding chord often used in jazz and blues music. It is part of the dominant (7) guitar chords family, which is a key component of many chord progressions. If you're interested in learning more about chord progressions, we have a tutorial on the most common chord progressions that can help you create your own songs.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the C 7(#5) chord. If you're unsure about how to read these diagrams or want to check the name of a chord shape, you can use our interactive chord shape analyzer.

While the C 7(#5) chord might be a bit more advanced for beginners, it's a great addition to the repertoire of an intermediate player. You can find more chords like this in our intermediate guitar chords tutorial.

So, let's dive into the world of Augmented Seventh chords and start exploring the intriguing sound of the C 7(#5) chord!

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