How to Play a Fmaj7(#5) Chord on Guitar – Easy F Major Seventh Sharp Fifth Guitar Chord

Welcome to our tutorial on the F maj7(#5) chord, an intriguing member of the Augmented Chords family. This chord, defined by the notes F, A, C#, and E, is built from a unique combination of musical intervals: the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, and Major Seventh.

Understanding the construction of this chord requires a grasp of music theory, particularly the concept of fretboard intervals. In the F maj7(#5), the intervals are 1, 3, #5, and 7, representing the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, and Major Seventh respectively.

This chord is not a beginner's chord, but rather falls into the category of intermediate guitar chords. It's a chord that you might encounter in jazz chord progressions, where maj7, m7, and 7 chord types are frequently used.

In this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to illustrate the tones composing the F maj7(#5) chord. If you're unsure about how to read these diagrams or denote chords based on their intervals, you might find our tutorial on chord notation helpful.

So, are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of the F maj7(#5) chord? Grab your guitar and let's get started!