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Ready to tackle a distinct sound on your guitar? The F7b5 chord is a compelling challenge, and our interactive virtual fretboard is designed to help you master it. Simply play, and get immediate, real-time feedback on your accuracy directly from your microphone. This unique dominant chord is built from the notes F, A, Cb, and Eb, forming the intervals of a Root (1), Major Third (3), Diminished Fifth (b5), and Minor Seventh (b7).

The F7b5 belongs to the powerful Dominant Chord family, known for creating a strong sense of tension that naturally pulls towards resolution. Its defining characteristic is the diminished fifth (Cb), which introduces a unique instability and a distinct color to your playing. Understanding how chords are built from intervals is crucial; explore this further in our Chord Construction tutorial. For more on the specific qualities of these impactful intervals, delve into the world of Diminished Guitar Chords.

Before you dive into our comprehensive chord diagrams, arranged from easiest to hardest, try testing your understanding directly on the virtual fretboard. This hands-on approach will accelerate your progress in learning the F7b5, preparing you to apply its theoretical concepts in various keys and incorporate its unique sound into your favorite songs.

Notes of the F 7b5 chord:

F A Cb Eb

How the Dominant Seventh Flat five chord is built:

How To Play The F Dominant Seventh Flat five chord on guitar

Position 1
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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

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FAQ

What notes are in the F7b5 chord?

The F7b5 chord is composed of the notes F, A, Cb, and Eb. These notes are derived from its specific interval structure relative to the root F.

How are the intervals structured in an F7b5 chord?

The F7b5 chord is built with the following intervals from its root (F): a Root (1), a Major Third (3), a Diminished Fifth (b5), and a Minor Seventh (b7). This specific combination of intervals creates its unique sound.

What makes the F7b5 chord a 'Dominant Chord'?

The F7b5 chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family because it contains a root, major third, and minor seventh, which are characteristic of dominant function. Dominant chords, including the F7b5, are known for their inherent tension that typically leads to resolution in music.

What does the 'b5' in F7b5 signify for the chord's sound?

The 'b5' indicates a diminished fifth interval (Cb in this case). This specific interval is what gives the F7b5 chord its distinct and often tension-filled sound, differentiating it from a standard dominant 7th chord which would have a perfect fifth.