F#m(maj7)b5 chord on guitar
F Sharp Minor Major Seventh Flat Five, also written Gbm(maj7)b5. Notes: F#, A, C and F.
How to play F#m(maj7)b5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 6 (F).
- 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 F#m(maj7)b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyFret 9 position
HardBarre at fret 2
HardBarre at fret 10
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#, A, C and E#; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the F#m(maj7)b5 chord?
F#m(maj7)b5 (F sharp minor major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: F# (root), A (minor third), C (diminished fifth) and F (major seventh).
How do you play F#m(maj7)b5 on guitar?
The easiest F#m(maj7)b5 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A).
Is F#m(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.