Bbm7b5
notes
The chord Bbm7b5 is made up of these notes:
A#
C#
E
G#
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strum
The B flat minor seven flat five chord (Bbm7b5), also known as a half-diminished chord, is an intriguing blend of notes: A#, C#, E, and G#. This chord is built with a root note, a minor third, a diminished fifth, and a minor seventh. It has a unique, somewhat mysterious sound that is often used in jazz, classical, and film music to add tension or a sense of unresolved emotion. In chord progressions, the Bbm7b5 often serves as a stepping stone, leading into more stable chords and adding depth or surprise to the music. Its haunting quality makes it perfect for conveying complex emotions or creating a dramatic atmosphere.
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
C#4
E4
G#4
A#4
Inversion 2
E4
G#4
A#4
C#5
Inversion 3
G#4
A#4
C#5
E5