Dm7b5 chord on ukulele
D Half-Diminished. Notes: D, F, Ab and C.
How to play Dm7b5
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (Ab).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Dm7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 10
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 Dø and Dm7(b5).
Keys that use Dm7b5
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Questions
What notes are in the Dm7b5 chord?
Dm7b5 (D half-diminished) is made of four notes: D (root), F (minor third), Ab (diminished fifth) and C (minor seventh).
How do you play Dm7b5 on ukulele?
The easiest Dm7b5 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (Ab). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 5 (C). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
Is Dm7b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What key is Dm7b5 in?
Dm7b5 belongs to 2 keys: E flat major (as the vii°ø7 chord) and C 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.