Em7b5 chord
Em7b5 chord for guitar with diagrams, fingerings and notes.
Description and theory
Em7b5 is usually played as one of three movable shapes depending on the most fitting position on the fretboard, and less often played 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
Em7b5 is an abbreviation for E minor 7th flat 5th. A shorter abbreviation sometimes used is Eø. It's also referred to as E half-diminished or E 7th minus 5th.
Notes
The notes that the Em7b5 chord consists of are E, G, Bb and D.
Try it in a chord progression
Dmaj7 - Em7b5 - F#m7
Inversions
1st inversion: Em7b5/G (means that G is the bass note).
2nd inversion: Em7b5/Bb (means that Bb is the bass note).
3rd inversion: Em7b5/D (means that D is the bass note).
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