F#m9b5 chord on ukulele
F Sharp Half-Diminished Ninth, also written Gbm9b5. Notes: F#, A, C, E and G#.
How to play F#m9b5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Let the open C, E and A strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: G#Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play F#m9b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 2 position
EasyBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
F#root
Ab3 · minor third
Cb5 · diminished fifth
Eb7 · minor seventh
G#9 · ninth
The m9b5 adds a ninth to a half-diminished chord, used in minor-key jazz. The formula is 1 b3 b5 b7 9.
More F# chords
All F# ukulele chordsF#majorF#mminorF#7dominant seventhF#m7minor seventhF#maj7major seventhF#sus4suspended fourthF#sus2suspended secondF#dimdiminishedF#augaugmentedF#6major sixthF#9dominant ninthF#add9added ninthF#m7b5half-diminishedF#dim7diminished seventhF#7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthF#m6minor sixthF#m9minor ninthF#maj9major ninth
half-diminished ninth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the F#m9b5 chord?
F#m9b5 (F sharp half-diminished ninth) is made of five notes: F# (root), A (minor third), C (diminished fifth), E (minor seventh) and G# (ninth).
How do you play F#m9b5 on ukulele?
The easiest F#m9b5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Let the open C, E and A strings ring. Strum all four strings.
Is F#m9b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 1 fretted note plus open strings.
What does a half-diminished ninth chord sound like?
The m9b5 adds a ninth to a half-diminished chord, used in minor-key jazz.