Eb7#5 Guitar Chord | Play, Hear and Practice Interactively
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In Eb7#5, also called Eb augmented seventh, the notes are Eb, G, B and Db: the root, major third, raised fifth and minor seventh.
Every note of Eb7#5 sits inside the Eb whole-tone scale, so that scale is the natural place to look for melody notes. Every one of the 3 voicings listed here needs a barre. To see where each of these intervals falls on the neck, work through intervals on the fretboard.
The raised fifth and the minor seventh, B and Db, are only a whole step apart, which adds to the chord's tension. Pick a tempo for the drum loop in the player at the top, then play along to keep the chord steady in time.
Eb dominant 7th with sharp 5th guitar chord is also written as Eb7(#5), Eb7#5, Eb7+5 or Ebaug7.
Notes that compose the Eb 7(#5) chord:
Chord formula for the Dominant Seventh Sharp Fifth chord:
Eb 7(#5) Guitar Chord Diagrams
Position 1 Barre Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A, G and B strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the D string
Position 2 Barre Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A and G strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the high E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the B string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the D string
Position 3 Barre Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the low E, D and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the G string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the B string
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FAQ
What notes does Eb7#5 contain?
Eb7#5 is spelled Eb, G, B and Db. These are the root, a major third, a raised fifth and a minor seventh. The major third and raised fifth are four semitones apart.
How is Eb7#5 different from Eb augmented?
Eb augmented has Eb, G and B. Eb7#5 adds Db, a minor seventh, ten semitones from the root, which gives the chord a dominant sound.
Is Eb7#5 related to D#7#5?
They are the same chord written two ways. D#7#5 has the same pitches, but needs the double sharps F## and A##, so Eb7#5 is easier to read.
Which scale includes Eb7#5?
The Eb whole-tone scale, Eb, F, G, A, B, Db, holds all four chord tones. It is a ready scale for solos over Eb7#5.
How many ways are there to play Eb7#5?
There are 3 voicings, all using a barre. None uses an open string. The lowest is at fret 4 and the highest at fret 12.
