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A# maj7(#5) Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the A# maj7(#5) chord. This unique chord, which belongs to the Augmented Chords family, is composed of the notes A#, C##, E##, and G##. These notes are built on specific musical intervals, namely the 1, 3, #5, and 7. In the world of music theory, these intervals are also known as the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, and Major Seventh.

Understanding these intervals is crucial to mastering the A# maj7(#5) chord and other complex chords. If you need a refresher on this topic, you can refer to our comprehensive tutorial about fretboard intervals. This guide will help you understand how intervals are distributed on the guitar neck and how they form the foundation of any chord.

Playing the A# maj7(#5) chord can be a bit challenging, especially for beginners. It's a more advanced chord that requires a good understanding of how to build chords by stacking intervals. Don't worry, though, we will guide you through the process, providing you with clear diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the chord.

The A# maj7(#5) chord is often used in jazz chord progressions, where major seventh, minor seventh, and dominant seventh chords are frequently used. If you're interested in exploring this genre further, check out our tutorial on jazz progressions.

Finally, if you're curious about how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them, we have a tutorial on chord notation that you might find useful. This will help you understand how chords are named and written in sheet music.

Stay tuned as we dive deeper into the fascinating world of the A# maj7(#5) chord. Happy strumming!

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