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