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Dm7♭5 piano chord

D half-diminished · Dm7b5

Symbol
Dm7♭5
Notes
D – F – A♭ – C
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 Dm7♭5. Play it, change a note and see what the chord becomes.

How to play Dm7♭5

Press D – F – A♭ – C 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 D – F – A♭ – C
1st inversion F – A♭ – C – D
2nd inversion A♭ – C – D – F
3rd inversion C – D – F – A♭

Practice Dm7♭5 until it sticks

ChordWise recognizes Dm7♭5 the moment you play it and drills you on it with the coach, in every inversion.

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