Bm7b5 chord on guitar
B Half-Diminished. Notes: B, D, F and A.
How to play Bm7b5
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (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.
All 4 ways to play Bm7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 6 position
HardBarre at fret 10
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
The half-diminished chord (minor seventh flat five) is the ii chord of a minor key and a key part of minor ii-V-i progressions in jazz. The formula is 1 b3 b5 b7, and you will also see it written as Bø and Bm7(b5).
Keys that use Bm7b5
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Questions
What notes are in the Bm7b5 chord?
Bm7b5 (B half-diminished) is made of four notes: B (root), D (minor third), F (diminished fifth) and A (minor seventh).
How do you play Bm7b5 on guitar?
The easiest Bm7b5 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
Is Bm7b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What key is Bm7b5 in?
Bm7b5 belongs to 2 keys: C major (as the vii°ø7 chord) and A minor (as the ii°ø7 chord).
What does a half-diminished chord sound like?
The half-diminished chord (minor seventh flat five) is the ii chord of a minor key and a key part of minor ii-V-i progressions in jazz.