C#7b5 chord - C# Dominant Seventh Flat five - guitar chord chart

C# 7b5 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Welcome to our tutorial on the C# 7b5 chord. This chord, belonging to the Dominant Chords family, is a unique and complex sound that can add depth and richness to your music. Composed of the notes C#, E#, G, and B, the C# 7b5 chord is built using the intervals 1, 3, b5, and b7. If you're unfamiliar with these terms, don't worry! We have a handy tutorial about fretboard intervals that can help you understand these concepts better.

The complete names of the intervals that make up this chord are Root, Major Third, Diminished Fifth, and Minor Seventh. These intervals create an intriguing sound that is at once dissonant and harmonious. If you want to learn more about how chords are built by stacking intervals, check out our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.

Learning to play the C# 7b5 chord can be a challenge, but with our chord diagrams and fretboard patterns, you'll be able to master it in no time. This tutorial is part of our series on dominant (7) guitar chords, which are often used in jazz and blues music. If you're interested in exploring more advanced chords, take a look at our tutorial about more advanced chords.

Remember, learning new chords is a journey, not a destination. Be patient with yourself, practice regularly, and soon you'll be playing the C# 7b5 chord with ease. Happy playing!

Notes of the C# 7b5 chord:

C#E#GB

Tones in the Dominant Seventh Flat five chord:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7

C#7b5 Guitar Chord Voicings

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Position 1
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C# 7b5 position 2 guitar chord diagram

Position 2
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C# 7b5 position 3 guitar chord diagram

Position 3
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C# 7b5 position 1 guitar chord diagram

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C 7b5 | D 7b5 | E 7b5 | F 7b5 | G 7b5 | A 7b5 | B 7b5 | C#7b5 | D#7b5 | F#7b5 | G#7b5 | A#7b5 | Ab7b5 | Bb7b5 | Db7b5 | Eb7b5 | Gb7b5

C# 7b5 guitar chord: fretboard map of the intervals

You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
3
b5
b7
1
3
b5
b7
1
3
b5
b7
3
b5
b7
1
3
b5
b7
1
3
b5
b7
1
3
b5
b7
1
3
b5
b7
1
3
b5