Cmaj7b5 chord on guitar
C Major Seventh Flat Five. Notes: C, E, Gb and B.
How to play Cmaj7b5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (Gb).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Let the open B string ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: C (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Cmaj7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 10 position
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
Croot
E3 · major third
Gbb5 · diminished fifth
B7 · 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 Cmaj7b5 chord?
Cmaj7b5 (C major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: C (root), E (major third), Gb (diminished fifth) and B (major seventh).
How do you play Cmaj7b5 on guitar?
The easiest Cmaj7b5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (Gb). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is Cmaj7b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a major seventh flat five chord sound like?
The maj7b5 lowers the fifth of a major seventh, giving a floating Lydian color.