G7♯5 chord on guitar

G7♯5 is the G dominant 7 sharp 5 chord. Its notes are G, B, D♯ and F. The raised fifth adds tension before a resolution.

How to play G7♯5

Root on A string

×EADGB×e10

x-10-13-10-12-x

Numbers show frets from the low E string to the high e string; x means don't play that string.

What's in G7♯5

Formula
1 · 3 · ♯5 · ♭7
Also written
G7♯5, G+7
Chord type
Dominant 7 sharp 5

G7♯5 notes across the neck

open123456789101112FGBD♯BD♯FGD♯FGBGBD♯FGBD♯FGBFGBD♯

Every G, B, D♯ and F on the first 12 frets. The filled dots are the root, G. Build your own shape from any nearby group.

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