Bm(maj7)b5 chord on guitar
B Minor Major Seventh Flat Five. Notes: B, D, F and A#.
How to play Bm(maj7)b5
- 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 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.
Lowest note: B (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Bm(maj7)b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 9 position
HardBarre at fret 6
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
Broot
Db3 · minor third
Fb5 · diminished fifth
A#7 · major seventh
The m(maj7)b5 is a diminished triad with a major seventh, a rare and very tense jazz chord. The formula is 1 b3 b5 7.
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Questions
What notes are in the Bm(maj7)b5 chord?
Bm(maj7)b5 (B minor major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: B (root), D (minor third), F (diminished fifth) and A# (major seventh).
How do you play Bm(maj7)b5 on guitar?
The easiest Bm(maj7)b5 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 Bm(maj7)b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a minor major seventh flat five chord sound like?
The m(maj7)b5 is a diminished triad with a major seventh, a rare and very tense jazz chord.