F7b5 chord on ukulele
F Dominant Seventh Flat Five. Notes: F, A, B and Eb.
How to play F7b5
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (Eb).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play F7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
The 7b5 chord lowers the fifth of a dominant seventh, a jazz sound used for tension before resolving. The formula is 1 3 b5 b7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled F, A, Cb and Eb; Cb is the same key as B.
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Questions
What notes are in the F7b5 chord?
F7b5 (F dominant seventh flat five) is made of four notes: F (root), A (major third), B (diminished fifth) and Eb (minor seventh).
How do you play F7b5 on ukulele?
The easiest F7b5 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is F7b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant seventh flat five chord sound like?
The 7b5 chord lowers the fifth of a dominant seventh, a jazz sound used for tension before resolving.