Fm7b5 open chord (1x110x)
- Fingering
- 1x110x
- Fingers
- 1 – 2 3 – –
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the F minor 7th flat 5 chord
The Fm7b5 chord is made of F · A♭ · C♭ · E♭. Its formula is 1–♭3–♭5–♭7.
| Note | Degree | Interval from F |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| A♭ | ♭3 | minor third |
| C♭ | ♭5 | diminished fifth |
| E♭ | ♭7 | minor seventh |
How to play the Fm7b5 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 1st fret of the low E string.
- Put your second finger on the 1st fret of the D string.
- Put your third finger on the 1st fret of the G string.
- Let the B string ring open.
- Do not play the A and high E strings: mute them with the side of a fretting finger.
That is the open-position shape, 1x110x. It is rated easy: 3 fingers, 4 strings.
Why your Fm7b5 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open B string sits next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or that string will sound dead.
This Fm7b5 shape skips a string in the middle. Let the finger on the string above lean over and touch it lightly so it stays silent when you strum.
Fm7b5 open chord
The open Fm7b5 chord is 1x110x. It uses the open B string, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the Fm7b5 chord
Fm7b5 is the vii° chord in F# major. In minor keys it is the ii° chord in Eb minor.
Chords related to Fm7b5
Fm7b5 guitar chord questions
How do you play an Fm7b5 chord on guitar?
Play 1x110x, 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 - 2 3 - -.
What notes are in the Fm7b5 chord?
The F minor 7th flat 5 chord has 4 notes: F, Ab, Cb and Eb. Its formula is 1–♭3–♭5–♭7, counted from the F major scale.
What keys is the Fm7b5 chord in?
Fm7b5 is the vii° chord in F# major. In minor keys it is the ii° chord in Eb minor.
Fm7b5 chord diagram to print or save
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