G Dominant Seventh Sharp Fifth Guitar Chord Charts & Variations

G 7(#5) position 1 guitar chord diagram

Welcome to our detailed tutorial on the G 7(#5) chord, a fascinating member of the Augmented Chords family. This chord, composed of the notes G, B, D#, and F, is built with the intervals of 1, 3, #5, and b7. These intervals correspond to the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, and Minor Seventh, respectively.

Understanding the structure of this chord can greatly enhance your ability to play it effectively. If you're new to the concept of intervals and how they form chords, you might find our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals helpful.

The G 7(#5) chord is a dominant chord with an augmented fifth. The dominant chord, often represented with the number 7, is a cornerstone of many musical genres, especially jazz. If you're interested in exploring more dominant chords, check out our dominant guitar chords tutorial.

Playing the G 7(#5) chord requires a bit more expertise than beginner-level chords. If you're looking to expand your chord vocabulary beyond the basics, our intermediate guitar chords tutorial offers a wealth of information.

Finally, if you're unsure about how to denote the G 7(#5) chord or any other chord based on the intervals that compose it, our tutorial on chord notation can clarify this for you.

Understanding and mastering the G 7(#5) chord can open up new possibilities in your playing, allowing you to create more complex and interesting soundscapes. Happy practicing!

Notes that compose the G 7(#5) chord:

GBD#F

How to create the Dominant Seventh Sharp Fifth chord:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7

G Dominant Seventh Sharp Fifth Guitar Chord Shapes

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You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.

Position 1
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G 7(#5) position 4 guitar chord diagram

Position 2
BarreMovable

G 7(#5) position 2 guitar chord diagram

Position 3
BarreMovable

G 7(#5) position 1 guitar chord diagram

Position 4
BarreMovable

G 7(#5) position 3 guitar chord diagram

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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)

Chord tones in the G 7(#5) chord

You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
13
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15
b7
1
3
#5
b7
1
3
#5
b7
1
3
#5
b7
1
3
#5
b7
1
3
#5
b7
1
3
#5
b7
1
3
b7
1
3
#5
b7
1