F# Dominant Seventh Sharp Fifth Guitar Chord Charts & Variations
Welcome to our tutorial on the F# 7(#5) chord. This chord is a member of the Augmented Chords family and is composed of the notes F#, A#, C##, and E. The intervals that construct this chord are 1, 3, #5, and b7. These intervals are also known as the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, and Minor Seventh respectively.
Understanding the intervals that make up a chord is crucial for mastering the guitar fretboard and chord structures. You can deepen your understanding of these intervals and how they form chords by visiting our tutorial about fretboard intervals.
The F# 7(#5) chord is a more complex chord, often found in jazz chord progressions. If you're interested in learning more about these progressions, we have a tutorial about jazz chord progressions that you might find useful.
As an intermediate chord, the F# 7(#5) may be a bit challenging for beginners but don't worry, with practice, you'll be able to master it. If you want to explore more chords of this level, check out our tutorial about chords more advanced than beginners.
Finally, if you're curious about how to denote this chord and others depending on the intervals that compose it, our tutorial on how to denote chords will be a great resource. Happy strumming!
Notes of the F# 7(#5) chord:
How to create the Dominant Seventh Sharp Fifth chord:
F# Dominant Seventh Sharp Fifth Guitar Chord Diagrams
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FAQ
What does the '#5' in the F# 7(#5) chord name mean?
The '#5' signifies an 'Augmented Fifth' interval. This means the natural fifth note of the F# major scale has been raised by a semitone (half step), creating a unique, altered sound that is characteristic of this specific chord.
Why is C## (C double sharp) used in the F# 7(#5) chord instead of D natural?
The C## is the theoretically correct spelling for the augmented fifth interval in an F# chord. When you build a fifth from F#, the natural fifth is C#. To 'augment' it, you raise it another semitone, resulting in C##. While C## sounds the same as D natural on a guitar, C## maintains the proper intervallic relationship and theoretical naming convention for the chord.
What are the specific intervals that make up the F# 7(#5) chord?
The F# 7(#5) chord is constructed from the following intervals: the Root (1), the Major Third (3), the Augmented Fifth (#5), and the Minor Seventh (b7). These intervals correspond to the notes F#, A#, C##, and E, respectively.
Why is the F# 7(#5) considered a member of the 'Augmented Chord family'?
The F# 7(#5) is part of the Augmented Chord family primarily because of the 'Augmented Fifth' interval (C##) within its structure. Chords containing this specific interval are generally classified within this family due to the distinct harmonic quality it imparts.
When would I typically use an F# 7(#5) chord in music?
The F# 7(#5) chord is frequently found in jazz chord progressions. Its altered nature and tension-building qualities make it a popular choice for adding color, harmonic interest, and leading to other chords in a jazz context.
Why is the F# 7(#5) chord categorized as 'intermediate'?
It is considered an intermediate chord because it moves beyond the basic major, minor, and dominant 7th chord types. Its inclusion of an altered interval (the augmented fifth) and specific theoretical construction requires a deeper understanding of music theory and potentially more complex fingerings, making it a step up from beginner chords.