Cm(maj7)b5 chord on guitar
C Minor Major Seventh Flat Five. Notes: C, Eb, Gb and B.
How to play Cm(maj7)b5
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (Gb).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (Eb).
- 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: C (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Cm(maj7)b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
EasyFret 2 position
MediumFret 10 position
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
Croot
Ebb3 · minor third
Gbb5 · diminished fifth
B7 · 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 Cm(maj7)b5 chord?
Cm(maj7)b5 (C minor major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: C (root), Eb (minor third), Gb (diminished fifth) and B (major seventh).
How do you play Cm(maj7)b5 on guitar?
The easiest Cm(maj7)b5 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (Gb). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
Is Cm(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.