Fm9b5 chord on ukulele
F Half-Diminished Ninth. Notes: F, Ab, B, Eb and G.
How to play Fm9b5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (Ab).
- 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).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: AbStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Fm9b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
Froot
Abb3 · minor third
Bb5 · diminished fifth
Ebb7 · minor seventh
G9 · ninth
The m9b5 adds a ninth to a half-diminished chord, used in minor-key jazz. The formula is 1 b3 b5 b7 9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled F, Ab, Cb, Eb and G; Cb is the same key as B.
More F chords
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half-diminished ninth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Fm9b5 chord?
Fm9b5 (F half-diminished ninth) is made of five notes: F (root), Ab (minor third), B (diminished fifth), Eb (minor seventh) and G (ninth).
How do you play Fm9b5 on ukulele?
The easiest Fm9b5 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (Ab). 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 Fm9b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a half-diminished ninth chord sound like?
The m9b5 adds a ninth to a half-diminished chord, used in minor-key jazz.