Am(maj7)b5 chord on ukulele
A Minor Major Seventh Flat Five. Notes: A, C, Eb and G#.
How to play Am(maj7)b5
- 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 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: A (the root)Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Am(maj7)b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyBarre at fret 5
HardFret 11 position
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
Aroot
Cb3 · minor third
Ebb5 · diminished fifth
G#7 · major seventh
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.
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Questions
What notes are in the Am(maj7)b5 chord?
Am(maj7)b5 (A minor major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: A (root), C (minor third), Eb (diminished fifth) and G# (major seventh).
How do you play Am(maj7)b5 on ukulele?
The easiest Am(maj7)b5 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 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is Am(maj7)b5 hard to play on ukulele?
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.