D7b5 chord on ukulele
D Dominant Seventh Flat Five. Notes: D, F#, Ab and C.
How to play D7b5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (Ab).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: AbStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play D7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
Droot
F#3 · major third
Abb5 · diminished fifth
Cb7 · minor seventh
The 7b5 chord lowers the fifth of a dominant seventh, a jazz sound used for tension before resolving. The formula is 1 3 b5 b7.
More D chords
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Questions
What notes are in the D7b5 chord?
D7b5 (D dominant seventh flat five) is made of four notes: D (root), F# (major third), Ab (diminished fifth) and C (minor seventh).
How do you play D7b5 on ukulele?
The easiest D7b5 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (Ab). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
Is D7b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant seventh flat five chord sound like?
The 7b5 chord lowers the fifth of a dominant seventh, a jazz sound used for tension before resolving.