C7b5 chord on guitar
C Dominant Seventh Flat Five. Notes: C, E, Gb and Bb.
How to play C7b5
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (Gb).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (Bb).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
Lowest note: EStrings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play C7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumFret 7 position
HardFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
Croot
E3 · major third
Gbb5 · diminished fifth
Bbb7 · 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.
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Questions
What notes are in the C7b5 chord?
C7b5 (C dominant seventh flat five) is made of four notes: C (root), E (major third), Gb (diminished fifth) and Bb (minor seventh).
How do you play C7b5 on guitar?
The easiest C7b5 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (Gb).
Is C7b5 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.