Am7b5 chord on ukulele
A Half-Diminished. Notes: A, C, Eb and G.
How to play Am7b5
- 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 3 (C).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Am7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardFret 11 position
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 Aø and Am7(b5).
Keys that use Am7b5
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Questions
What notes are in the Am7b5 chord?
Am7b5 (A half-diminished) is made of four notes: A (root), C (minor third), Eb (diminished fifth) and G (minor seventh).
How do you play Am7b5 on ukulele?
The easiest Am7b5 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 Am7b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What key is Am7b5 in?
Am7b5 belongs to 2 keys: B flat major (as the vii°ø7 chord) and G 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.