B7b5 chord on guitar
B Dominant Seventh Flat Five. Notes: B, D#, F and A.
How to play B7b5
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: B (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play B7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyOpen position
EasyFret 6 position
HardFret 9 position
HardNotes and theory
Broot
D#3 · major third
Fb5 · diminished fifth
Ab7 · 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 B chords
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Questions
What notes are in the B7b5 chord?
B7b5 (B dominant seventh flat five) is made of four notes: B (root), D# (major third), F (diminished fifth) and A (minor seventh).
How do you play B7b5 on guitar?
The easiest B7b5 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
Is B7b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.