A7b5 chord on guitar
A Dominant Seventh Flat Five. Notes: A, C#, Eb and G.
How to play A7b5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: A (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play A7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Aroot
C#3 · major third
Ebb5 · diminished fifth
Gb7 · minor seventh
The 7b5 chord lowers the fifth of a dominant seventh, a jazz sound used for tension before resolving. The formula is 1 3 b5 b7.
More A chords
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Questions
What notes are in the A7b5 chord?
A7b5 (A dominant seventh flat five) is made of four notes: A (root), C# (major third), Eb (diminished fifth) and G (minor seventh).
How do you play A7b5 on guitar?
The easiest A7b5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
Is A7b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant seventh flat five chord sound like?
The 7b5 chord lowers the fifth of a dominant seventh, a jazz sound used for tension before resolving.