Fm(maj7)b5 chord on guitar
F Minor Major Seventh Flat Five. Notes: F, Ab, B and E.
How to play Fm(maj7)b5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (Ab).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 5 (E).
- 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 Fm(maj7)b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled F, Ab, Cb and E; Cb is the same key as B.
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Questions
What notes are in the Fm(maj7)b5 chord?
Fm(maj7)b5 (F minor major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: F (root), Ab (minor third), B (diminished fifth) and E (major seventh).
How do you play Fm(maj7)b5 on guitar?
The easiest Fm(maj7)b5 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (Ab).
Is Fm(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.