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Bm7♭5 piano chord

B half-diminished · Bm7b5

Symbol
Bm7♭5
Notes
B – D – F – A
Formula
1 – ♭3 – ♭5 – ♭7
Play it yourself

On a computer you can also use the keys A W S E D F T G Y H U J K.

The keyboard below is loaded with Bm7♭5. Play it, change a note and see what the chord becomes.

How to play Bm7♭5

Press B – D – F – A together. With the right hand, try 1–2–3–5, or play the root with the left hand and the other notes with the right.

Inversions

An inversion puts a different chord tone in the bass. The chord keeps its name; only the lowest note changes.

Root position B – D – F – A
1st inversion D – F – A – B
2nd inversion F – A – B – D
3rd inversion A – B – D – F

Practice Bm7♭5 until it sticks

ChordWise recognizes Bm7♭5 the moment you play it and drills you on it with the coach, in every inversion.

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