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