Fmaj7b5 chord on guitar
F Major Seventh Flat Five. Notes: F, A, B and E.
How to play Fmaj7b5
- 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 2 (E).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Let the open A, B and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play Fmaj7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 12
HardNotes and theory
The maj7b5 lowers the fifth of a major seventh, giving a floating Lydian color. The formula is 1 3 b5 7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled F, A, Cb and E; Cb is the same key as B.
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Questions
What notes are in the Fmaj7b5 chord?
Fmaj7b5 (F major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: F (root), A (major third), B (diminished fifth) and E (major seventh).
How do you play Fmaj7b5 on guitar?
The easiest Fmaj7b5 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 2 (E). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
Is Fmaj7b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 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.