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B 7(#5) Description

The intervals in the B7(#5) chord are Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, and Minor Seventh

This chord is also spelled in the following ways:

• B Dominant Seventh Sharp Fifth
• B Dom+5
• B 7#5
• B 7+5
• B 7aug5
• B7(#5)

This chord is made up of the notes B, D#, F##, and A

Learn 3 positions for this chord

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

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Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the A and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

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Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the low E, D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

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