F#m7b5 chord on ukulele
F Sharp Half-Diminished, also written Gbm7b5. Notes: F#, A, C and E.
How to play F#m7b5
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play F#m7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumFret 8 position
HardFret 11 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 F#ø and F#m7(b5).
Keys that use F#m7b5
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Questions
What notes are in the F#m7b5 chord?
F#m7b5 (F sharp half-diminished) is made of four notes: F# (root), A (minor third), C (diminished fifth) and E (minor seventh).
How do you play F#m7b5 on ukulele?
The easiest F#m7b5 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
Is F#m7b5 hard to play on ukulele?
F#m7b5 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What key is F#m7b5 in?
F#m7b5 belongs to 2 keys: G major (as the vii°ø7 chord) and E 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.