Cmaj7(#5) Guitar Chord | How To Create and Play the C Major Seventh Sharp Fifth chord
Welcome to our tutorial on the C maj7(#5) chord. This chord belongs to the Augmented Chords family and is composed of the notes C, E, G#, and B. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, #5, and 7. These intervals are also known as the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, and Major Seventh respectively.
The C maj7(#5) chord is a bit more advanced than some other chords, so if you're new to guitar, you might want to check out our tutorial about all types of guitar chords before diving into this one. If you're comfortable with chord building, then let's proceed.
To understand the structure of the C maj7(#5) chord, it's crucial to have a solid grasp of fretboard intervals. This knowledge will allow you to understand how chords are built by stacking intervals, which is a topic we cover in our guitar music theory tutorial.
It's also important to understand how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose them. For this, you can refer to our tutorial on chord notation.
Once you've mastered the C maj7(#5) chord, you can also explore more advanced chords in our intermediate guitar chord tutorial or delve into the world of jazz chord progressions, which often use maj7, m7, and 7 chord types.
Finally, if you're playing a chord but aren't sure how to name it, our interactive tool for analyzing chord shapes can come in handy. Happy strumming!
Notes in the C maj7(#5) chord:
How to create the Major Seventh Sharp Fifth chord:
C Major Seventh Sharp Fifth Guitar Chord Voicings
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C maj7(#5) | D maj7(#5) | E maj7(#5) | F maj7(#5) | G maj7(#5) | A maj7(#5) | B maj7(#5) | C#maj7(#5) | D#maj7(#5) | F#maj7(#5) | G#maj7(#5) | A#maj7(#5) | Abmaj7(#5) | Bbmaj7(#5) | Dbmaj7(#5) | Ebmaj7(#5) | Gbmaj7(#5)
FAQ
What notes make up the C maj7(#5) chord?
The C maj7(#5) chord is composed of the notes C, E, G#, and B. These correspond to the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, and Major Seventh intervals, respectively.
Why is C maj7(#5) considered an 'Augmented Chord'?
This chord belongs to the Augmented Chords family because it features an augmented fifth interval (G# instead of G natural), which gives it its characteristic augmented quality.
What is the difference between a C maj7 chord and a C maj7(#5) chord?
The main difference lies in the fifth interval. A C maj7 chord has a perfect fifth (G), while the C maj7(#5) chord has an augmented fifth (G#). Both chords share the root (C), major third (E), and major seventh (B).
How do the intervals 1, 3, #5, and 7 relate to the notes C, E, G#, and B?
For the C maj7(#5) chord, C is the 1 (Root), E is the 3 (Major Third), G# is the #5 (Augmented Fifth), and B is the 7 (Major Seventh). These intervals define the specific notes used to build the chord.
Why is the C maj7(#5) chord described as 'a bit more advanced'?
It is considered more advanced because it incorporates an altered interval (the augmented fifth). Understanding and applying this chord requires a solid grasp of basic chord building, fretboard intervals, and general music theory.
In what musical situations might I encounter or use a C maj7(#5) chord?
The C maj7(#5) chord often appears in more sophisticated harmonic contexts. You'll frequently find it used within jazz chord progressions, where altered chords add color and tension.