C#m7b5 chord - C# Minor Seventh Flat five - guitar chord chart
Welcome to this tutorial on the C# m7b5 chord. This chord, also known as the C# half-diminished chord, belongs to the Diminished Chords family and is comprised of the notes C#, E, G, and B. It's a unique and versatile chord that can add depth and complexity to your guitar playing.
The intervals that build this chord are 1, b3, b5, and b7. In music, intervals are the spaces between notes and they play a crucial role in defining the character and sound of a chord. If you're new to the concept of intervals, you might want to check out this tutorial about fretboard intervals to get a better understanding.
Understanding the C# m7b5 chord can be a bit complex, especially if you're just starting out with guitar. That's why we have prepared a series of chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and understand the tones that compose this chord. If you're interested in learning more about how chords are built, this tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals is a great resource.
Once you've mastered the C# m7b5 chord, you can use it to create interesting and sophisticated sounds in your music. It's particularly popular in genres like jazz, where it's often used in chord progressions. If you're interested in learning more about chord progressions, check out this tutorial about jazz chord progression.
Finally, remember that learning guitar is a journey, and mastering chords like the C# m7b5 is a big step forward. Keep practicing and experimenting with different chords and progressions, and don't hesitate to explore our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types for more learning resources.
C# m7b5 chord Notes:
C#EGB
Chord formula for the Minor Seventh Flat five chord:
How To Play The C# Minor Seventh Flat five chord on guitar
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Position 1
Open
Position 2
Movable
Position 3
Movable
Position 4
Movable
Position 5
Open
Position 6
BarreMovable
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
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Fretboard map of C# m7b5 chord tones
This fretboard map shows you the tones in the chord all along the neck. You can play this chord by choosing some of the chord tones.