Dm7b5 open chord (xx0111)
- Fingering
- xx0111
- Fingers
- – – – 1 1 1
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the D minor 7th flat 5 chord
The Dm7b5 chord is made of D · F · A♭ · C. Its formula is 1–♭3–♭5–♭7.
| Note | Degree | Interval from D |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | root |
| F | ♭3 | minor third |
| A♭ | ♭5 | diminished fifth |
| C | ♭7 | minor seventh |
How to play the Dm7b5 guitar chord
- Lay your first finger flat across the 1st fret, from the G string to the high E string.
- Let the D string ring open.
- Strum from the D string down and leave the low E and A strings out.
That is the open-position shape, xx0111. It is rated easy: 1 finger, 4 strings.
Why your Dm7b5 chord buzzes or sounds muted
Low E and A strings are not part of this Dm7b5 shape. Start your strum on the D string, or rest your thumb on the unused strings to keep them quiet.
Dm7b5 open chord
The open Dm7b5 chord is xx0111. It uses the open D string, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Songs that use Dm7b5
Chord names only, as the songs are usually charted for guitar. Recordings may use a capo or another key.
Keys with the Dm7b5 chord
Dm7b5 is the vii° chord in Eb major. In minor keys it is the ii° chord in C minor.
Chords related to Dm7b5
Dm7b5 guitar chord questions
How do you play a Dm7b5 chord on guitar?
Play xx0111, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are - - - 1 1 1.
What notes are in the Dm7b5 chord?
The D minor 7th flat 5 chord has 4 notes: D, F, Ab and C. Its formula is 1–♭3–♭5–♭7, counted from the D major scale.
What keys is the Dm7b5 chord in?
Dm7b5 is the vii° chord in Eb major. In minor keys it is the ii° chord in C minor.
Dm7b5 chord diagram to print or save
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