Dm7b5 chord on guitar
D Half-Diminished. Notes: D, F, Ab and C.
How to play Dm7b5
- Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (G) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 1. This is the barre.
- Let the open D string ring.
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play Dm7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 1
MediumFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumFret 8 position
HardNotes and theory
The half-diminished chord (minor seventh flat five) is the ii chord of a minor key and a key part of minor ii-V-i progressions in jazz. The formula is 1 b3 b5 b7, and you will also see it written as Dø and Dm7(b5).
Keys that use Dm7b5
More D chords
All D guitar chordshalf-diminished chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Dm7b5 chord?
Dm7b5 (D half-diminished) is made of four notes: D (root), F (minor third), Ab (diminished fifth) and C (minor seventh).
How do you play Dm7b5 on guitar?
The easiest Dm7b5 is the "barre at fret 1" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (G) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 1. This is the barre. Let the open D string ring. Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
Is Dm7b5 hard to play on guitar?
Dm7b5 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What key is Dm7b5 in?
Dm7b5 belongs to 2 keys: E flat major (as the vii°ø7 chord) and C minor (as the ii°ø7 chord).
What does a half-diminished chord sound like?
The half-diminished chord (minor seventh flat five) is the ii chord of a minor key and a key part of minor ii-V-i progressions in jazz.