E 7(#5)

The E 7(#5) chord consists of the E (Perfect unison), G# (Major third), C (Minor sixth) and D (Minor seventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a E 7(#5) chord

How to play the E 7(#5) chord

  1. Find E (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add G# (Major third) — 4 semitones above E
  3. Add C (Minor sixth) — 8 semitones above E
  4. Add D (Minor seventh) — 10 semitones above E
  5. Press all 4 notes simultaneously to sound the E 7(#5) chord

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