Accessible Page: Fm7b5 Guitar Chord Chart | F Minor Seventh Flat five

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 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 8 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the G 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 B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

F m7b5 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the F m7b5 chord, a member of the Diminished Chords family. This chord is made up of the notes F, Ab, Cb, and Eb and is constructed using the intervals 1, b3, b5, and b7. These intervals are also known as the Root, Minor Third, Diminished Fifth, and Minor Seventh, respectively.

If you're new to the world of guitar chords, don't worry! We have a full tutorial that covers all types of guitar chords and will help you understand the basics. And for those interested in the theory behind chord construction, we also have a tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.

The F m7b5 chord is not a beginner's chord and requires a bit of practice to master. However, the effort is well worth it as this chord is frequently used in jazz and other advanced musical styles. You can learn more about advanced chords in our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.

Understanding how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose them is a crucial part of mastering the guitar. To deepen your knowledge in this area, check out our tutorial on chord notation.

Finally, if you're interested in exploring other chords in the Diminished family, we recommend our tutorial on diminished guitar chords. Happy strumming!

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