Abm7b5 guitar chord
The Abm7b5 chord (Ab half-diminished) is built from the notes Ab, Cb, Ebb and Gb, formula 1–b3–b5–b7. It appears in A major (as viiø7).
- Notes
- Ab Cb Ebb Gb
- Type
- half-diminished
- Level
- Barre chord
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420402How to play Abm7b5
The easiest Abm7b5 shape is 420402, starting around fret 2. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Dark and jazzy. In minor keys it often leads to a dominant 7th chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Abm7b5 chord?
Abm7b5 contains Ab, Cb, Ebb and Gb. Its formula is 1–b3–b5–b7.
Is Abm7b5 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 420402.
What can I play instead of Abm7b5?
Abdim is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Abm7b5 is too hard or too busy.