Am7b5 chord
Am7b5 chord for guitar with diagrams, fingerings and notes.
All chords More A chordsDescription and theory
Am7b5 is usually played as one of three movable shapes depending on the most fitting position on the fretboard, or in open positions.
Chord structure
The chord consists of four notes. The notes represent the root, minor third, lowered fifth and minor seventh intervals.
Chord name
Am7b5 is an abbreviation for A minor 7th flat 5th. A shorter abbreviation sometimes used is Aø. It's also referred to as A half-diminished or A 7th minus 5th.
Notes
The notes that the Am7b5 chord consists of are A, C, Eb and G.
Inversions
1st inversion: Am7b5/C (means that C is the bass note).
2nd inversion: Am7b5/Eb (means that Eb is the bass note).
3rd inversion: Am7b5/G (means that G is the bass note).
Chord progressions
Examples of progressions featuring Am7b5.
| Progression 1: Am7b5 as a color chord that adds tension. | ||
|---|---|---|
F
| Am7b5
| D7
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