How to Play Ebmaj7(#5) Chord on Guitar | Eb Major Seventh Sharp Fifth
Welcome to our tutorial on the Eb maj7(#5) chord. This chord, a member of the Augmented Chords family, is composed of the notes Eb, G, B, and D. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, #5, and 7, also known as the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, and Major Seventh, respectively.
Understanding the composition of this chord will be easier if you're familiar with the concept of musical intervals. If you need a refresher, check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals. This will help you understand how chords are built by stacking intervals, a concept explained in detail in our guitar music theory tutorial.
The Eb maj7(#5) chord, while not a beginner's chord, is an important one to learn as you progress in your guitar journey. It's often used in jazz chord progressions, which you can learn more about in our tutorial about jazz chord progression.
In this tutorial, we'll provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and understand the tones that compose the Eb maj7(#5) chord. If you're unsure how to denote these chords depending on the intervals that compose it, our tutorial on chord notation can be a helpful resource.
Lastly, if you're experimenting with chord shapes on the fretboard and you're unsure how to name them, our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes can be a great help. Happy playing!
Notes that compose the Eb maj7(#5) chord:
Tones of the Major Seventh Sharp Fifth chord:
Ebmaj7(#5) Guitar Chord Voicings
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FAQ
What notes make up the Eb maj7(#5) chord?
The Eb maj7(#5) chord is composed of four specific notes: Eb, G, B, and D. These notes correspond to the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, and Major Seventh intervals, respectively.
Why is the Eb maj7(#5) chord considered an 'Augmented Chord'?
The Eb maj7(#5) chord is classified as a member of the Augmented Chords family because it contains an Augmented Fifth (#5) interval. This specific interval is a key characteristic that defines its augmented quality.
What do the intervals 1, 3, #5, and 7 mean for the Eb maj7(#5) chord?
In the context of the Eb maj7(#5) chord, these numbers represent its fundamental intervals: 1 is the Root (Eb), 3 is the Major Third (G), #5 is the Augmented Fifth (B), and 7 is the Major Seventh (D). These intervals are the building blocks that define the chord's structure.
Is the Eb maj7(#5) chord suitable for beginner guitarists?
No, the Eb maj7(#5) chord is explicitly stated as not being a beginner's chord. It's considered an important chord to learn as guitarists progress in their musical journey, requiring some foundational knowledge.
When might I use an Eb maj7(#5) chord in my guitar playing?
The Eb maj7(#5) chord is often used in jazz chord progressions. As you advance beyond beginner stages, understanding and incorporating this chord can significantly expand your harmonic vocabulary in genres like jazz.