C#m7b5
notes
The chord C#m7b5 is made up of these notes:
C#
E
G
B
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strum
The C# minor seven flat five chord (C#m7b5) is a fascinating blend of sounds built from four notes: C#, E, G, and B. This chord is formed by starting on C#, then adding a minor third (E), a diminished fifth (G), and a minor seventh (B). It's often called a half-diminished chord because it creates a sense of suspense and tension, making it popular in jazz and classical music. You might hear it in a moody ballad or a complex jazz progression, where it acts as a transitional chord that adds intrigue and drama, offering a stepping stone between more stable chords and giving the music an air of mystery.
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
E3
G3
B3
C#4
Inversion 2
G3
B3
C#4
E4
Inversion 3
B3
C#4
E4
G4