F half-diminished piano chord
The F half-diminished chord, written Fm7♭5, on a keyboard. Its notes are F – A♭ – C♭ – E♭ — free to print or download below.
Notes in the F half-diminished chord
The F half-diminished chord is built from the root, a minor third, a diminished fifth and a minor seventh, giving the notesF – A♭ – C♭ – E♭. On the keyboard diagram those keys are shaded so you can see the shape at a glance.
How to play the F half-diminished chord
- Find the notes. The F half-diminished chord uses the notes F – A♭ – C♭ – E♭. Locate each one on your keyboard using the diagram above.
- Place your fingers. In root position, play F – A♭ – C♭ – E♭ 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.
F half-diminished chord — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F half-diminished chord?
The F half-diminished chord (Fm7♭5) is made up of the notes F – A♭ – C♭ – E♭ — the root, a minor third, a diminished fifth and a minor seventh.
What is the chord symbol for F half-diminished?
It is written as Fm7♭5. On a lead sheet or chord chart you would see "Fm7♭5" above the stave.
Is the F half-diminished chord diagram free to print?
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