Em7b5 chord on ukulele
E Half-Diminished. Notes: E, G, Bb and D.
How to play Em7b5
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Let the open G and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Em7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumFret 6 position
MediumFret 9 position
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 Eø and Em7(b5).
Keys that use Em7b5
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Questions
What notes are in the Em7b5 chord?
Em7b5 (E half-diminished) is made of four notes: E (root), G (minor third), Bb (diminished fifth) and D (minor seventh).
How do you play Em7b5 on ukulele?
The easiest Em7b5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Let the open G and E strings ring.
Is Em7b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What key is Em7b5 in?
Em7b5 belongs to 2 keys: F major (as the vii°ø7 chord) and D 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.