Accessible Page: B7b5 Guitar Chord Diagrams | B Dominant Seventh Flat five

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the A and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

B 7b5 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the B 7b5 chord. This chord, a member of the Dominant Chords family, is composed of the notes B, D#, F, and A. The intervals that construct this unique chord are 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), b5 (Diminished Fifth), and b7 (Minor Seventh).

Understanding these intervals is crucial to mastering the B 7b5 chord. For a comprehensive understanding of intervals, you might want to check out our fretboard intervals tutorial.

The B 7b5 chord is not a beginner's chord, but rather an intermediate level chord, and it's often used in jazz chord progressions. Its unique sound is due to the diminished fifth, also known as the 'flat five'. If you're interested in exploring more about these unique chords, our diminished chords tutorial is a great resource.

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to play the B 7b5 chord through detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that highlight the tones within the chord. If you're unsure of how to read these diagrams or want to understand more about chord construction, our guitar music theory tutorial is a great starting point.

As you progress through this tutorial, you may find our interactive chord analyzer tool helpful. It's a fantastic tool if you have a chord shape and you're unsure how to name it. Also, if you want to explore more about the dominant (7) guitar chords family, our dominant chords tutorial provides a comprehensive overview.

So, grab your guitar and let's dive into the world of the B 7b5 chord!

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