Accessible Page: G Dominant Seventh Sharp Fifth Guitar Chord Charts & Variations

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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 3 of the low E, D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 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 8 of the A, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 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 10 of the A and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 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 3 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

G 7(#5) Description

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!

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