Bmaj7(#5) guitar chord (B Major 7th, Sharp 5th)

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

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

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

• Press down on the E (1st) string at the 6th fret using your index finger
• Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret and press down
• Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 8th fret
• Stretch out your pinky to the 9th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Place a barre using your ring finger on the 8th fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
• With your index finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 7th fret
• Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

• Place a barre using your pinky on the 11th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
• Use your index finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 8th fret
• Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret and press down
• Press the A (5th) string on the 10th fret with your ring finger
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

• Apply a barre with your index finger across the 11th fret, covering all the strings
• Press the G (3rd) string on the 12th fret with your middle finger
• With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret
• Stretch out your pinky to the 14th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
• Now, strum all the strings