E half-diminished piano chord
The E half-diminished chord, written Em7♭5, on a keyboard. Its notes are E – G – B♭ – D — free to print or download below.
Notes in the E half-diminished chord
The E half-diminished chord is built from the root, a minor third, a diminished fifth and a minor seventh, giving the notesE – G – B♭ – D. On the keyboard diagram those keys are shaded so you can see the shape at a glance.
How to play the E half-diminished chord
- Find the notes. The E half-diminished chord uses the notes E – G – B♭ – D. Locate each one on your keyboard using the diagram above.
- Place your fingers. In root position, play E – G – B♭ – D together — thumb on the lowest note and the remaining fingers on the notes above.
- Play it as a block or broken. Play all the notes at once for a solid chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.
E half-diminished chord — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the E half-diminished chord?
The E half-diminished chord (Em7♭5) is made up of the notes E – G – B♭ – D — the root, a minor third, a diminished fifth and a minor seventh.
What is the chord symbol for E half-diminished?
It is written as Em7♭5. On a lead sheet or chord chart you would see "Em7♭5" above the stave.
Is the E half-diminished chord diagram free to print?
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