Am7b5
notes
The chord Am7b5 is made up of these notes:
A
C
D#
G
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strum
The A minor seven flat five chord (am7b5), is composed of the notes A, C, D#, and G. This chord is built by starting with the root note A, adding a minor third C, a diminished fifth D#, and a minor seventh G. It has a mysterious, slightly tense sound that makes it a perfect fit for jazz and classical music, often appearing in minor key pieces or as a passing chord. The am7b5 chord is typically used to add a touch of intrigue or to smoothly transition between more dominant chords in a progression, enriching the song's harmonic depth.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
C4
D#4
G4
A4
Inversion 2
D#4
G4
A4
C5
Inversion 3
G4
A4
C5
D#5