Construction
F♯ 7♯5 = Root + Major 3rd + Minor 6th + Minor 7th = F♯ · A♯ · C♯♯ · E
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| F♯ | Root | 1 |
| A♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| C♯♯ | Minor 6th | ♯5 |
| E | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
How to Play — F♯ 7♯5
How to Play the F♯ 7♯5
Right Hand (RH)
Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 2 – 3 – 4 – 5
Left Hand (LH)
For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2
F♯ 7♯5 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | F♯ – A♯ – C♯♯ – E |
| 1st Inversion Also written as F♯7♯5/A♯ | A♯ – C♯♯ – E – F♯ |
| 2nd Inversion Also written as F♯7♯5/C♯♯ | C♯♯ – E – F♯ – A♯ |
| 3rd Inversion Also written as F♯7♯5/E | E – F♯ – A♯ – C♯♯ |
Same Notes, Other Names
The notes F♯ – A♯ – C♯♯ – E aren’t exclusive to this chord. Depending on which note is the bass and how the chord functions, the same pitches also spell:
F♯ 7♯5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the F♯ 7♯5 chord on piano?
The F♯ 7♯5 chord contains the notes F♯ – A♯ – C♯♯ – E. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the F# 7♯5 chord?
The F# 7♯5 chord (F#7♯5) contains 4 notes: F#, A#, D, E. Formula: R-M3-A5-m7.
How is F#7♯5 used in music?
F#7♯5 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for F#7♯5?
F#7♯5 uses scale degrees 1-3-#5-b7, giving it its distinctive sound.