Bmaj7b5 chord on guitar
B Major Seventh Flat Five. Notes: B, D#, F and A#.
How to play Bmaj7b5
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your pinky 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 Bmaj7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumFret 9 position
HardBarre at fret 6
HardNotes and theory
Broot
D#3 · major third
Fb5 · diminished fifth
A#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 Bmaj7b5 chord?
Bmaj7b5 (B major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: B (root), D# (major third), F (diminished fifth) and A# (major seventh).
How do you play Bmaj7b5 on guitar?
The easiest Bmaj7b5 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 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
Is Bmaj7b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy 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.