Amaj7(#5) guitar chord (A Major 7th, Sharp 5th)

The A maj7#5 chord, also known as the augmented major seventh, sharpens the fifth of the major 7th. Its notes A, C#, F and G# give it a shimmering, unresolved quality, perfect for dreamy or cinematic compositions. Below, you'll find sever variations how to play the "A maj7(#5)" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

• Position your middle finger on the E (1st) string at the 1st fret and press down
• Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret using your ring finger
• With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

• Press the E (1st) string on the 4th fret with your pinky
• Barre the 2nd fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 3rd strings
• Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 3rd fret
• Place your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 4th fret and press down
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

• With your index finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 4th fret
• Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret using your ring finger
• Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret and press down
• Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 6th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
• Place your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 5th fret and press down
• Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

• Apply a barre with your pinky across the 9th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
• Position your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret and press down
• Press down on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret using your middle finger
• Use your ring finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 8th fret
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

• Barre the 9th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
• Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 10th fret
• Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret and press down
• Stretch out your pinky to the 12th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
• Now, strum all the strings

• Position your ring finger on the E (1st) string at the 13th fret and press down
• Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret using your pinky
• With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret
• Press the A (5th) string on the 12th fret with your index finger
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string