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C♯m7♭5 piano chord

C♯ half-diminished · C#m7b5

Symbol
C♯m7♭5
Notes
C♯ – E – G – B
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 C♯m7♭5. Play it, change a note and see what the chord becomes.

How to play C♯m7♭5

Press C♯ – E – G – B 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 C♯ – E – G – B
1st inversion E – G – B – C♯
2nd inversion G – B – C♯ – E
3rd inversion B – C♯ – E – G

Practice C♯m7♭5 until it sticks

ChordWise recognizes C♯m7♭5 the moment you play it and drills you on it with the coach, in every inversion.

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