Am7#5 guitar chord (A Minor 7th, Sharp 5th)

Symbols: m7#5, m7+

Steps: 1-b3-#5-b7

Notes: A-C-F-G

The A m7#5 chord sharpens the fifth of the minor 7th, producing an unconventional and intriguing sound. With notes A, C, F and G, it adds a fresh and edgy element to your playing. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "A m7#5" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
Am7#5 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Place your ring finger on the E (1st) string at the 1st fret and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 1st fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 2
Am7#5 guitar chord - variation 2
  • With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 5th fret with your ring finger
  • Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • Use your index finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 5th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 3
Am7#5 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 13th fret
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 12th fret with your middle finger
  • Place your index finger on the A (5th) string at the 12th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

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Other Minor 7th, Sharp 5th Chords