Accessible Page: Bmaj7(#5) Guitar Chord - Guitar Chords Chart

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B maj7(#5) Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the intriguing B maj7(#5) chord! This chord, a member of the Augmented Chords family, is composed of the notes B, D#, F##, and A#. It's a complex and rich chord that can add a unique flavor to your music, especially when used in jazz chord progressions.

The intervals that build the B maj7(#5) chord are 1, 3, #5, and 7. These intervals are also known as the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, and Major Seventh respectively. If you're new to the concept of intervals and how they build chords, we recommend checking out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

Understanding the fretboard intervals is crucial in mastering the B maj7(#5) chord and other intermediate guitar chords. If you're not familiar with this concept, our fretboard intervals tutorial can help you grasp it.

In the following sections, we'll provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns highlighting the tones composing the B maj7(#5) chord. To help you further in your journey, we also have an interactive tool to analyze chord shapes on the fretboard. This can be incredibly useful if you have a chord shape and you don't know how to name it.

Stay tuned and prepare to dive deep into the world of the B maj7(#5) chord. Happy playing!

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