Cmaj7(#5) guitar chord (C Major 7th, Sharp 5th)

Symbols: maj7(#5), maj7+, +7+5

Steps: 1-3-#5-7

Notes: C-E-G#-B

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

Variation 1

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

Variation 2

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 7th fret using your pinky
Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 3rd strings
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret
Position your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 7th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3

Use your index finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 7th fret
Press the B (2nd) string on the 9th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 10th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 9th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
Position your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 8th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 5

Apply a barre with your pinky across the 12th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
Place your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 10th fret with your middle finger
With your ring finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 11th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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