D#maj7b5 chord on ukulele
D Sharp Major Seventh Flat Five, also written Ebmaj7b5. Notes: D#, G, A and D.
How to play D#maj7b5
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 6 (D#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 7 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 7 (G).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play D#maj7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumFret 2 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 5
HardNotes and theory
The maj7b5 lowers the fifth of a major seventh, giving a floating Lydian color. The formula is 1 3 b5 7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A and C##; F## is the same key as G and C## is the same key as D.
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Questions
What notes are in the D#maj7b5 chord?
D#maj7b5 (D sharp major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: D# (root), G (major third), A (diminished fifth) and D (major seventh).
How do you play D#maj7b5 on ukulele?
The easiest D#maj7b5 is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 5 (A). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 6 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 7 (D).
Is D#maj7b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium 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.