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Chord Shapes

There are 6 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 16 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 16 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 17 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 17 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

C# m7b5 Description

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.

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