F#/Gbm7#5 guitar chord (F#/Gb Minor 7th, Sharp 5th)

Symbols: m7#5, m7+

Steps: 1-b3-#5-b7

Notes: F#-A-D-E

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

Variation 1

F#/Gbm7#5 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 3rd fret
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret using your ring finger
  • Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • With your index finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 2nd fret
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 2

F#/Gbm7#5 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 10th fret and press down
  • Use your ring finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 10th fret
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret using your middle finger
  • Position your index finger on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 3

F#/Gbm7#5 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 15th fret
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret using your ring finger
  • Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 14th fret and press down
  • With your index finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 14th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string