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F♯m7♭5 piano chord

F♯ half-diminished · F#m7b5

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

How to play F♯m7♭5

Press F♯ – A – C – E 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 F♯ – A – C – E
1st inversion A – C – E – F♯
2nd inversion C – E – F♯ – A
3rd inversion E – F♯ – A – C

Practice F♯m7♭5 until it sticks

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

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