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G7#5 chord

G augmented 7th

C4
G
B
C5
D#
F

Want it in context? Open G7#5 on the full piano.

Notes

  • G
    R
  • B
    3
  • D#
    #5
  • F
    b7

Formula: R – 3 – #5 – b7

G7#5 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position G7#5

C4
G
B
C5
D#
F

1st inversion G7#5/B

C4
B
C5
D#
F
G

2nd inversion G7#5/D#

C5
D#
F
G
B
C6

3rd inversion G7#5/F

C5
F
G
B
C6
D#

FAQ

What notes are in the G7#5 chord?

The G augmented 7th chord (G7#5) has 4 notes: G, B, D# and F.

How do you play G7#5 on the piano?

Put your right hand on G, B, D# and F, starting from G. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a augmented 7th chord?

R – 3 – #5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 8, 10).