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Cmaj7b5 chord on ukulele

C Major Seventh Flat Five. Notes: C, E, Gb and B.

Cmaj7b5 ukulele chord diagram, fret 2 position3B74E31Gbb52CRBEGbC
Fret 2 position · Easy

How to play Cmaj7b5

  1. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (Gb).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
  4. Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
  5. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: BStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play Cmaj7b5

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
Cmaj7b5 ukulele chord, fret 2 position3B74E31Gbb52CRBEGbC

Fret 2 position

Easy
Cmaj7b5 ukulele chord, fret 5 position5fr1CR2Gbb53B74E3CGbBE

Fret 5 position

Medium
Cmaj7b5 ukulele chord, barre at fret 22fr4CR3E31Gbb51B7CEGbB

Barre at fret 2

Medium
Cmaj7b5 ukulele chord, fret 8 position8fr2E34B71CR3Gbb5EBCGb

Fret 8 position

Hard

Notes and theory

Croot
E3 · major third
Gbb5 · diminished fifth
B7 · 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 Cmaj7b5 chord?

Cmaj7b5 (C major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: C (root), E (major third), Gb (diminished fifth) and B (major seventh).

How do you play Cmaj7b5 on ukulele?

The easiest Cmaj7b5 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (Gb). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).

Is Cmaj7b5 hard to play on ukulele?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.

What does a major seventh flat five chord sound like?

The maj7b5 lowers the fifth of a major seventh, giving a floating Lydian color.