Emaj7b5 chord on piano
E Major Seventh Flat Five. Notes: E, G#, Bb and D#.
How to play Emaj7b5
- Find E at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G#, Bb and D# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Eroot
G#3 · major third
Bbb5 · diminished fifth
D#7 · major seventh
Emaj7b5 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
E · G# · Bb · D#1st inversion
G# · Bb · D# · E2nd inversion
Bb · D# · E · G#3rd inversion
D# · E · G# · BbNotes and theory
Eroot
G#3 · major third
Bbb5 · diminished fifth
D#7 · major seventh
The maj7b5 lowers the fifth of a major seventh, giving a floating Lydian color. The formula is 1 3 b5 7.
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Questions
What notes are in the Emaj7b5 chord?
Emaj7b5 (E major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: E (root), G# (major third), Bb (diminished fifth) and D# (major seventh).
How do you play Emaj7b5 on piano?
Play E, G#, Bb and D# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Emaj7b5?
Root position: E G# Bb D#. 1st inversion: G# Bb D# E. 2nd inversion: Bb D# E G#. 3rd inversion: D# E G# Bb.
What does a major seventh flat five chord sound like?
The maj7b5 lowers the fifth of a major seventh, giving a floating Lydian color.