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Chord Shapes

There are 5 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 3 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D 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 B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the low E, D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 14 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 15 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 15 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 16 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

C m7b5 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the intriguing C m7b5 chord. This chord, a member of the Diminished Chords family, is composed of the notes C, Eb, Gb, and Bb. The intervals that create this chord are 1, b3, b5, and b7, which in full terms are the Root, Minor Third, Diminished Fifth, and Minor Seventh respectively.

Understanding the fretboard intervals is crucial in mastering this chord. You can delve deeper into this topic by visiting our comprehensive fretboard intervals tutorial. This will provide you with a solid foundation to understand how chords are formed and how they interact on the fretboard.

Furthermore, the C m7b5 chord is a great stepping stone towards more complex chord structures. Our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords can help you further expand your chord vocabulary.

For those interested in the theory behind chord construction, we recommend checking out our guitar music theory tutorial. This tutorial teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals, a vital skill for understanding and mastering the C m7b5 chord.

Finally, if you're interested in exploring more about diminished chords like the C m7b5, our tutorial on diminished guitar chords would be an excellent resource. It covers everything you need to know about these unique and complex chords.

Stay tuned for the rest of this tutorial, where we will delve into chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that illustrate the tones composing the C m7b5 chord. Happy strumming!

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