Accessible Page: E7b5 Guitar Chord Chart | E Dominant Seventh Flat five

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the A and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

E 7b5 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the E 7b5 chord, an intriguing member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord, composed of the notes E, G#, Bb, and D, is an interesting variation that adds a unique flavor to your guitar playing.

The E 7b5 chord is constructed with the intervals 1, 3, b5, and b7. To better understand these intervals, you might want to check out our tutorial on fretboard intervals. The full names of these music intervals are Root, Major Third, Diminished Fifth, and Minor Seventh, respectively.

Understanding this chord's construction will allow you to play it in various forms and inversions on the fretboard. If you're new to the concept of chord inversions, our tutorial on chord inversions can be a great place to start.

As a dominant chord, the E 7b5 often appears in jazz and blues progressions. If you're interested in exploring these genres further, our tutorial on jazz chord progressions is a must-read.

Mastering the E 7b5 chord and other similar chords can significantly enhance your versatility as a guitarist. It's a stepping stone towards more complex intermediate guitar chords. If you want to explore more about different types of chords, we recommend our comprehensive tutorial about guitar chords of all types.

Remember, understanding the theory behind chords and their construction is just as important as being able to play them. For those interested in diving deeper into guitar music theory, our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals is a valuable resource.

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