Fm7b5 chord
Fm7b5 chord for guitar with diagrams, fingerings and notes.
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Fm7b5 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
Fm7b5 is an abbreviation for F minor 7th flat 5th. A shorter abbreviation sometimes used is Fø. It's also referred to as F half-diminished or F 7th minus 5th.
Notes
The notes that the Fm7b5 chord consists of are F, Ab, B and Eb.
Inversions
1st inversion: Fm7b5/Ab (means that Ab is the bass note).
2nd inversion: Fm7b5/B (means that B is the bass note).
3rd inversion: Fm7b5/Eb (means that Eb is the bass note).
Chord progressions
Examples of progressions featuring Fm7b5 .
| Progression 1: Fm7b5 acts as a chromatic passing chord. | ||
|---|---|---|
F#7
XX4656 |
Fm7b5
XX3444 |
Emaj7
XX2444 |