Emaj7(#5) guitar chord (E Major 7th, Sharp 5th)

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

• Barre the 1st fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
• Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

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

• Place a barre using your index finger on the 4th fret
• Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
• Press the D (4th) string on the 6th fret with your ring finger
• Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
• To play the chord, strum all the strings

• Press down on the E (1st) string at the 8th fret using your ring finger
• Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 9th fret
• Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret and press down
• With your index finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 7th fret
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

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

• Position your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 11th fret and press down
• Use your ring finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 13th fret
• Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret using your middle finger
• Stretch out your pinky to the 14th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Barre the 13th fret with your ring finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
• Press the low E (6th) string on the 12th fret with your index finger
• Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string