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Chord Shapes

There are 4 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the A and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the D 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 1 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 1 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 2 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

F 7(#5) Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the F 7(#5) chord, a vibrant member of the Augmented Chords family. This chord, rich in color and tension, is composed of the notes F, A, C#, and Eb. The intervals that construct this chord are 1, 3, #5, and b7, giving it a unique sound that can add depth and complexity to your music.

The complete names of the music intervals that build this chord are: Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, and Minor Seventh. If you're new to these terms, you may find our tutorial about fretboard intervals useful. It provides an in-depth look at the intervals on the guitar fretboard and how they relate to each other.

Our tutorial will guide you on how to play this chord with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly show the tones composing the chord. If you're interested in how chords are built by stacking intervals, our guitar music theory tutorial provides a comprehensive guide.

As a part of the dominant (7) guitar chords, the F 7(#5) chord often finds its place in various music genres, particularly in jazz and blues. For more on dominant chords, you might want to explore our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords.

Learning the F 7(#5) chord can open up new possibilities for your playing, especially if you're interested in more advanced chords. If you're curious about other complex chords, check out our tutorial about intermediate guitar chords.

By the end of this tutorial, you'll be well-equipped to incorporate the F 7(#5) chord into your playing, whether you're composing your own music or spicing up a cover song. Happy playing!

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