Also written G7♯5, G or G Dominant 7th ♯5
G 7th sharp 5 contains G, B, D♯, and F. The open G string anchors this voicing with a low, resonant root.
The same three notes, with a different one in the bass.
G 7th sharp 5 is built from the formula 1, 3, ♯5, ♭7. The augmented 5th (D♯) gives the chord its tense, altered-dominant quality. Compare with G 7th, which has a perfect 5th instead of the raised 5th.
G 7th sharp 5 functions as a dominant chord in G major progressions, often resolving to G major or G 7th. Its altered sound suits jazz, blues, and funk when you need extra tension before a resolution.
The G7♯5/D♯ inversion at the open position places D♯ in the bass, giving a compact, bright sound. For a darker voicing, use the G7♯5/F inversion at the 4th fret, which puts F in the bass.
G 7th sharp 5 is played in open position as 0 3 1 2: ring finger on the C string at fret 3, index finger on the E string at fret 1 and middle finger on the A string at fret 2. The G string rings open.
Tip — The hardest part is the stretch between the 1st and 3rd frets while keeping the open G string ringing.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | open | — | G (1) |
| 3 (C) | 3 | 3 | D♯ (♯5) |
| 2 (E) | 1 | 1 | F (♭7) |
| 1 (A) | 2 | 2 | B (3) |
G 7th sharp 5 is played at the 3rd fret as 4 5 3 6: middle finger on the G string at fret 4, ring finger on the C string at fret 5, index finger on the E string at fret 3 and pinky finger on the A string at fret 6.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 4 | 2 | B (3) |
| 3 (C) | 5 | 3 | F (♭7) |
| 2 (E) | 3 | 1 | G (1) |
| 1 (A) | 6 | 4 | D♯ (♯5) |
G 7th sharp 5 is played at the 7th fret as 8 7 7 8: ring finger on the G string at fret 8, index finger on the C string at fret 7, middle finger on the E string at fret 7 and pinky finger on the A string at fret 8.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 8 | 3 | D♯ (♯5) |
| 3 (C) | 7 | 1 | G (1) |
| 2 (E) | 7 | 2 | B (3) |
| 1 (A) | 8 | 4 | F (♭7) |
G 7th sharp 5 is played at the 10th fret as 10 11 11 10: index finger on the G string at fret 10, ring finger on the C string at fret 11, pinky finger on the E string at fret 11 and middle finger on the A string at fret 10.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 10 | 1 | F (♭7) |
| 3 (C) | 11 | 3 | B (3) |
| 2 (E) | 11 | 4 | D♯ (♯5) |
| 1 (A) | 10 | 2 | G (1) |
G 7th sharp 5 is played in open position as 0 5 7 6: index finger on the C string at fret 5, ring finger on the E string at fret 7 and middle finger on the A string at fret 6. The G string rings open.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | open | — | G (1) |
| 3 (C) | 5 | 1 | F (♭7) |
| 2 (E) | 7 | 3 | B (3) |
| 1 (A) | 6 | 2 | D♯ (♯5) |
G 7th sharp 5 is written as G7♯5 or G7+5. The symbol G7♯5 is the most common, and the chord is also called G dominant 7th sharp 5.
G augmented is a triad with notes G, B, and D♯. G 7th sharp 5 adds the minor 7th (F) to that triad, creating a four-note dominant chord.
The augmented 5th (D♯) creates an unstable interval with the root, and the tritone between B and F adds further dissonance. This tension makes the chord want to resolve.