G# Major Seventh Sharp Fifth Guitar Chord (G#maj7(#5)) | Easy Ways to Play It

Welcome to our tutorial on the G# maj7(#5) chord. This is an advanced chord belonging to the Augmented Chords family. The notes that make up this chord are G#, B#, D##, and F##. It's built using the intervals 1, 3, #5, and 7, which correspond to the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, and Major Seventh, respectively.

Understanding the intervals that make up this chord can be crucial for mastering its structure. If you are new to this concept, I recommend checking out our tutorial on fretboard intervals to get a solid understanding.

The G# maj7(#5) chord is not a beginner's chord. It requires a good understanding of chord structures and a certain level of comfortability with the guitar fretboard. If you're interested in learning more complex chords like this one, our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords is a great place to start.

Also, if you're interested in jazz or want to spice up your chord progressions, this chord can be a great addition to your repertoire. Many jazz chord progressions often make use of maj7, m7 and 7 chord types. You can learn more about this in our tutorial on jazz chord progressions.

Lastly, if you have a chord shape on the fretboard but you're not sure how to name it, our interactive tool for chord naming can be very helpful. Happy learning!