F♯ half-diminished piano chord

The F♯ half-diminished chord (also written G♭), written F♯m7♭5, on a keyboard. Its notes are F♯ – A – C – E — free to print or download below.

F♯ half-diminished piano chord diagram on a keyboard — notes F♯ – A – C – E

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 (F♯m7♭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 F♯m7♭5. On a lead sheet or chord chart you would see "F♯m7♭5" above the stave.

Is the F♯ half-diminished chord diagram free to print?

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