Dmaj7b5 chord on ukulele
D Major Seventh Flat Five. Notes: D, F#, Ab and C#.
How to play Dmaj7b5
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (Ab).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: C#Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Dmaj7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyFret 1 position
MediumFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumNotes and theory
Droot
F#3 · major third
Abb5 · diminished fifth
C#7 · 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 Dmaj7b5 chord?
Dmaj7b5 (D major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: D (root), F# (major third), Ab (diminished fifth) and C# (major seventh).
How do you play Dmaj7b5 on ukulele?
The easiest Dmaj7b5 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 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
Is Dmaj7b5 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.