D#m(maj7)b5 chord on ukulele
D Sharp Minor Major Seventh Flat Five, also written Ebm(maj7)b5. Notes: D#, F#, A and D.
How to play D#m(maj7)b5
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 6 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 7 (D).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play D#m(maj7)b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 5
HardNotes 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 D#, F#, A and C##; C## is the same key as D.
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Questions
What notes are in the D#m(maj7)b5 chord?
D#m(maj7)b5 (D sharp minor major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: D# (root), F# (minor third), A (diminished fifth) and D (major seventh).
How do you play D#m(maj7)b5 on ukulele?
The easiest D#m(maj7)b5 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 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 6 (D#).
Is D#m(maj7)b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.