Fm7b5 chord on ukulele
F Half-Diminished. Notes: F, Ab, B and Eb.
How to play Fm7b5
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 1. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (Eb).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Fm7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 7 position
MediumFret 10 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 Fø and Fm7(b5). Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled F, Ab, Cb and Eb; Cb is the same key as B.
Keys that use Fm7b5
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Questions
What notes are in the Fm7b5 chord?
Fm7b5 (F half-diminished) is made of four notes: F (root), Ab (minor third), B (diminished fifth) and Eb (minor seventh).
How do you play Fm7b5 on ukulele?
The easiest Fm7b5 is the "barre at fret 1" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 1. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (Eb).
Is Fm7b5 hard to play on ukulele?
Fm7b5 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What key is Fm7b5 in?
Fm7b5 belongs to 2 keys: F sharp major (as the vii°ø7 chord) and E flat 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.