A half-diminished guitar chord
How to play the A half-diminished chord, written Am7♭5, on guitar. The shape is x 0 1 0 1 x and it sounds the notesA – C – E♭ – G — free to print or download below.
How to play the A half-diminished chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is x 0 1 0 1 x (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
- Strum and check. Strum the 4 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes A – C – E♭ – G.
Notes in the A half-diminished chord
The A half-diminished chord contains the notes A – C – E♭ – G. The diagram shows the common open shape, x 0 1 0 1 x from the lowest string to the highest.
A half-diminished guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the A half-diminished chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 0 1 0 1 x (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 2 open strings and mute the 2 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes A – C – E♭ – G.
What notes are in the A half-diminished chord?
The A half-diminished chord (Am7♭5) contains the notes A – C – E♭ – G.
Is the A half-diminished guitar chord diagram free?
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