Amaj7b5 chord on guitar
A Major Seventh Flat Five. Notes: A, C#, Eb and G#.
How to play Amaj7b5
- Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 6 (Eb).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (G#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Don't play the B and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: A (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Amaj7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 7 position
MediumNotes and theory
Aroot
C#3 · major third
Ebb5 · diminished fifth
G#7 · major seventh
The maj7b5 lowers the fifth of a major seventh, giving a floating Lydian color. The formula is 1 3 b5 7.
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Questions
What notes are in the Amaj7b5 chord?
Amaj7b5 (A major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: A (root), C# (major third), Eb (diminished fifth) and G# (major seventh).
How do you play Amaj7b5 on guitar?
The easiest Amaj7b5 is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 5 (A). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 6 (Eb). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (G#).
Is Amaj7b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a major seventh flat five chord sound like?
The maj7b5 lowers the fifth of a major seventh, giving a floating Lydian color.