A7b5 chord on ukulele
A Dominant Seventh Flat Five. Notes: A, C#, Eb and G.
How to play A7b5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (Eb).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: A (the root)Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play A7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardFret 11 position
HardNotes and theory
Aroot
C#3 · major third
Ebb5 · diminished fifth
Gb7 · minor seventh
The 7b5 chord lowers the fifth of a dominant seventh, a jazz sound used for tension before resolving. The formula is 1 3 b5 b7.
More A chords
All A ukulele chordsAmajorAmminorA7dominant seventhAm7minor seventhAmaj7major seventhAsus4suspended fourthAsus2suspended secondAdimdiminishedAaugaugmentedA6major sixthA9dominant ninthAadd9added ninthAm7b5half-diminishedAdim7diminished seventhA7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthAm6minor sixthAm9minor ninthAmaj9major ninth
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Questions
What notes are in the A7b5 chord?
A7b5 (A dominant seventh flat five) is made of four notes: A (root), C# (major third), Eb (diminished fifth) and G (minor seventh).
How do you play A7b5 on ukulele?
The easiest A7b5 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (Eb). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is A7b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant seventh flat five chord sound like?
The 7b5 chord lowers the fifth of a dominant seventh, a jazz sound used for tension before resolving.