F#m(maj7)b5 chord on ukulele
F Sharp Minor Major Seventh Flat Five, also written Gbm(maj7)b5. Notes: F#, A, C and F.
How to play F#m(maj7)b5
- 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 pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play F#m(maj7)b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
The m(maj7)b5 is a diminished triad with a major seventh, a rare and very tense jazz chord. The formula is 1 b3 b5 7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled F#, A, C and E#; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the F#m(maj7)b5 chord?
F#m(maj7)b5 (F sharp minor major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: F# (root), A (minor third), C (diminished fifth) and F (major seventh).
How do you play F#m(maj7)b5 on ukulele?
The easiest F#m(maj7)b5 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 pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
Is F#m(maj7)b5 hard to play on ukulele?
F#m(maj7)b5 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a minor major seventh flat five chord sound like?
The m(maj7)b5 is a diminished triad with a major seventh, a rare and very tense jazz chord.