Construction
A Minor 7♯5 = Root + Minor 3rd + Minor 6th + Minor 7th = A, C, E♯, G
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| A | Root | 1 |
| C | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| E♯ | Minor 6th | ♯5 |
| G | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
Fingering
| Note | Key color | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | white | thumb (1) | little finger (5) |
| C | white | index finger (2) | middle finger (3) |
| E♯ | white | middle finger (3) | index finger (2) |
| G | white | little finger (5) | thumb (1) |
Right hand: thumb (1) on A, index finger (2) on C, middle finger (3) on E♯, little finger (5) on G.
Left hand: little finger (5) on A, middle finger (3) on C, index finger (2) on E♯, thumb (1) on G.
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the A Minor 7♯5 is the tonic (i) chord of A Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, C Major: no sharps or flats.
Chords in the Key of A Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of A Minor:
Same Notes, Other Names
The notes A – C – E♯ – G aren’t exclusive to this chord. Depending on which note is the bass and how the chord functions, the same pitches also spell:
A Minor 7♯5 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the A Minor 7♯5 chord on piano?
The A Minor 7♯5 chord contains the notes A – C – E♯ – G. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.