Eb7(#5) Guitar Chord - Guitar Chords Chart
Welcome to our tutorial on the Eb 7(#5) chord, a unique member of the Augmented Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes Eb, G, B, and Db, and is built using the intervals 1, 3, #5, and b7. These intervals are also known as the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, and Minor Seventh, respectively.
Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is crucial for mastering its structure and sound. If you're new to the concept of intervals, we recommend checking out our fretboard intervals tutorial to get a solid grasp of this fundamental music theory concept.
The Eb 7(#5) chord is a variant of the dominant seventh chord, which is a staple in many musical genres, especially blues and jazz. For more information on dominant chords, feel free to explore our dominant guitar chords tutorial.
Learning to play the Eb 7(#5) chord involves understanding how to read chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. These visual aids show the tones that make up the chord, giving you a clear roadmap for where to place your fingers on the fretboard. For a deeper dive into chord construction, we recommend our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.
Whether you're an intermediate player looking to expand your chord vocabulary, or a seasoned guitarist interested in exploring more complex chord structures, the Eb 7(#5) chord is a great addition to your repertoire. As you continue your guitar journey, don't forget to utilize our interactive tool for chord analysis to help you identify and name new chord shapes you encounter.
Notes that compose the Eb 7(#5) chord:
EbGBDb
Chord formula for the Dominant Seventh Sharp Fifth chord:
Eb7(#5) Guitar Chord Shapes
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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
BarreMovable
Position 2
BarreMovable
Position 3
BarreMovable
You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 7(#5) | D 7(#5) | E 7(#5) | F 7(#5) | G 7(#5) | A 7(#5) | B 7(#5) | C#7(#5) | D#7(#5) | F#7(#5) | G#7(#5) | A#7(#5) | Ab7(#5) | Bb7(#5) | Db7(#5) | Eb7(#5) | Gb7(#5)
Complete Fretboard Map of Eb 7(#5) chord tones
Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.