G#/Ab7#5 guitar chord (G#/Ab Dominant 7th, Sharp 5th)

Symbols: 7#5, 7maj5, 7+5, +7

Steps: 1-3-#5-b7

Notes: G#-C-E-Gb

The G#/Ab 7#5 chord sharpens the fifth of the dominant seventh, giving it a brighter and more striking quality. With notes G#, C, E and Gb, this chord works well for dramatic moments in both jazz and rock. Below, you'll find eight variations how to play the "G#/Ab 7#5" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret using your ring finger
Place a barre using your index finger on the 1st fret from the 2nd to the 3rd strings
Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 5th 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 4th fret and press down
Use your index finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 4th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 3

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

Variation 4

Barre the 9th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 5th strings
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 5

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

Variation 6

Place your ring finger on the E (1st) string at the 12th fret and press down
Press the B (2nd) string on the 13th fret with your pinky
Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 11th fret
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 11th fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 7

With your middle finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 12th fret
Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 13th fret and press down
Barre the 11th fret with your index finger, extending over the 3rd to the 5th strings
Stretch out your pinky to the 14th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 8

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 14th fret using your ring finger
Place a barre using your index finger on the 13th fret from the 2nd to the 3rd strings
Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 14th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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