C#m7b5 chord on ukulele
C Sharp Half-Diminished, also written Dbm7b5. Notes: C#, E, G and B.
How to play C#m7b5
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open G and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C#m7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
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 C#ø and C#m7(b5).
Keys that use C#m7b5
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Questions
What notes are in the C#m7b5 chord?
C#m7b5 (C sharp half-diminished) is made of four notes: C# (root), E (minor third), G (diminished fifth) and B (minor seventh).
How do you play C#m7b5 on ukulele?
The easiest C#m7b5 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 2 (B). Let the open G and E strings ring.
Is C#m7b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What key is C#m7b5 in?
C#m7b5 belongs to 2 keys: D major (as the vii°ø7 chord) and B 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.