How do you play the G maj7(#5) chord?

To play the G maj7(#5) chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: G (Perfect unison), B (Major third), D# (Minor sixth) and F# (Major seventh). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the G maj7(#5) chord.

What notes are in the G maj7(#5) chord?

The G maj7(#5) chord consists of 4 notes: G, B, D# and F#. These notes together form the G maj7(#5) chord.

What intervals make up the G maj7(#5) chord?

The G maj7(#5) chord contains the following intervals from its root note (G): G (Perfect unison), B (Major third), D# (Minor sixth) and F# (Major seventh).

G maj7(#5)

The G maj7(#5) chord consists of the G (Perfect unison), B (Major third), D# (Minor sixth) and F# (Major seventh) notes.

How to play the G maj7(#5) chord

Find G (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add B (Major third) — 4 semitones above G
Add D# (Minor sixth) — 8 semitones above G
Add F# (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above G
Press all 4 notes simultaneously to sound the G maj7(#5) chord

Related slash chords

D# m(#5)/G
B major/G