E7b5
notes
The chord E7b5 is made up of these notes:
E
G#
A#
D
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strum
The E7 flat five chord (E7b5) is an intriguing blend of four notes: E, G#, A#, and D. It's built with a root, a major third, a diminished fifth, and a minor seventh, creating a unique tension and dissonance. This chord is often found in jazz and blues, where its unusual sound adds flavour and complexity to a piece. Musicians use the E7b5 to lead into a resolution, making it a fantastic choice for creating suspense or surprise in a chord progression. Its slightly edgy character can bring a captivating twist to any musical setting.
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
G#3
A#3
D4
E4
Inversion 2
A#3
D4
E4
G#4
Inversion 3
D4
E4
G#4
A#4