Em7b5 chord
E half-diminished 7th
C4
E
G
Bb
C5
D
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Notes
- ER
- Gb3
- Bbb5
- Db7
Formula: R – b3 – b5 – b7
Em7b5 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Em7b5
C4
E
G
Bb
C5
D
1st inversion Em7b5/G
C4
G
Bb
C5
D
E
2nd inversion Em7b5/Bb
C4
Bb
C5
D
E
G
3rd inversion Em7b5/D
C5
D
E
G
Bb
C6
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FAQ
What notes are in the Em7b5 chord?
The E half-diminished 7th chord (Em7b5) has 4 notes: E, G, Bb and D.
How do you play Em7b5 on the piano?
Put your right hand on E, G, Bb and D, starting from E. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a half-diminished 7th chord?
R – b3 – b5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 6, 10).