Fmaj7b5 chord on ukulele
F Major Seventh Flat Five. Notes: F, A, B and E.
How to play Fmaj7b5
- 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 4 (E).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: AStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Fmaj7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
MediumFret 4 position
MediumFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
Froot
A3 · major third
Bb5 · diminished fifth
E7 · major seventh
The maj7b5 lowers the fifth of a major seventh, giving a floating Lydian color. The formula is 1 3 b5 7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled F, A, Cb and E; Cb is the same key as B.
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Questions
What notes are in the Fmaj7b5 chord?
Fmaj7b5 (F major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: F (root), A (major third), B (diminished fifth) and E (major seventh).
How do you play Fmaj7b5 on ukulele?
The easiest Fmaj7b5 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 Fmaj7b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a major seventh flat five chord sound like?
The maj7b5 lowers the fifth of a major seventh, giving a floating Lydian color.