Fm7b5 chord on guitar
F Half-Diminished. Notes: F, Ab, B and Eb.
How to play Fm7b5
- Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (Ab).
- Let the open B string ring.
- Don't play the A and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play Fm7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 8 position
HardFret 11 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 Fø and Fm7(b5). Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled F, Ab, Cb and Eb; Cb is the same key as B.
Keys that use Fm7b5
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Questions
What notes are in the Fm7b5 chord?
Fm7b5 (F half-diminished) is made of four notes: F (root), Ab (minor third), B (diminished fifth) and Eb (minor seventh).
How do you play Fm7b5 on guitar?
The easiest Fm7b5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (Ab).
Is Fm7b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What key is Fm7b5 in?
Fm7b5 belongs to 2 keys: F sharp major (as the vii°ø7 chord) and E flat 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.