E half-diminished guitar chord
How to play the E half-diminished chord, written Em7♭5, on guitar. The shape is 0 1 2 3 3 3 and it sounds the notesE – G – B♭ – D — free to print or download below.
How to play the E 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 0 1 2 3 3 3 (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Lay your first finger flat across the barred fret, then add the remaining fingers as shown.
- Strum and check. Strum the 6 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes E – G – B♭ – D.
Notes in the E half-diminished chord
The E half-diminished chord contains the notes E – G – B♭ – D. The diagram shows the common barre shape, 0 1 2 3 3 3 from the lowest string to the highest.
E half-diminished guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the E half-diminished chord on guitar?
Use the shape 0 1 2 3 3 3 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 1 open string and mute the 0 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes E – G – B♭ – D.
What notes are in the E half-diminished chord?
The E half-diminished chord (Em7♭5) contains the notes E – G – B♭ – D.
Is the E half-diminished guitar chord diagram free?
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