A#m(maj7)b5 chord on ukulele
A Sharp Minor Major Seventh Flat Five, also written Bbm(maj7)b5. Notes: A#, C#, E and A.
How to play A#m(maj7)b5
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Let the open E string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A#m(maj7)b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 6
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 A#, C#, E and G##; G## is the same key as A.
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Questions
What notes are in the A#m(maj7)b5 chord?
A#m(maj7)b5 (A sharp minor major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: A# (root), C# (minor third), E (diminished fifth) and A (major seventh).
How do you play A#m(maj7)b5 on ukulele?
The easiest A#m(maj7)b5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
Is A#m(maj7)b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.