F#m7b5 chord
F#m7b5 chord for guitar with diagrams, fingerings and notes.
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F#m7b5 is equivalent to Gbm7b5. It's usually played as one of three movable shapes depending on the most fitting position on the fretboard, and less often played in open positions.
In open position, F#m7b5 could also be played as 202210 with the open A-string included.
Chord structure
The chord consists of four notes. The notes represent the root, minor third, lowered fifth and minor seventh intervals.
Chord name
F#m7b5 is an abbreviation for F sharp 7th flat 5th. A shorter abbreviation sometimes used is F#ΓΈ. It's also referred to as F# half-diminished or F# 7th minus 5th.
Notes
The notes that the F#m7b5 chord consists of are F#, A, C and E.
Inversions
1st inversion: F#m7b5/A (means that A is the bass note).
2nd inversion: F#m7b5/C (means that C is the bass note).
3rd inversion: F#m7b5/E (means that E is the bass note).
Chord progressions
Examples of progressions featuring F#m7b5.
| Progression 1: F#m7b5 acts as a chromatic passing chord. | ||
|---|---|---|
Fmaj7 |
F#m7b5 |
Gm7 |
| Progression 2: Chromatic voice-leading. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Am/E XX2210 |
Fmaj7 XX3210 |
F#m7b5 XX4210 |
Fmaj7 XX3210 |