F#m7b5 chord on guitar
F Sharp Half-Diminished, also written Gbm7b5. Notes: F#, A, C and E.
How to play F#m7b5
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Let the open A and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play F#m7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 5
MediumFret 9 position
HardBarre at fret 10
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 F#ø and F#m7(b5).
Keys that use F#m7b5
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Questions
What notes are in the F#m7b5 chord?
F#m7b5 (F sharp half-diminished) is made of four notes: F# (root), A (minor third), C (diminished fifth) and E (minor seventh).
How do you play F#m7b5 on guitar?
The easiest F#m7b5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
Is F#m7b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What key is F#m7b5 in?
F#m7b5 belongs to 2 keys: G major (as the vii°ø7 chord) and E 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.