Bbm7b5 guitar chord
The Bbm7b5 chord (Bb half-diminished) is built from the notes Bb, Db, Fb and Ab, formula 1–b3–b5–b7. It appears in B major (as viiø7).
- Notes
- Bb Db Fb Ab
- Type
- half-diminished
- Level
- Barre chord
Fret 1Shape 1 of 3
x1212xHow to play Bbm7b5
The easiest Bbm7b5 shape is x1212x, starting around fret 1. 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 Bbm7b5 chord?
Bbm7b5 contains Bb, Db, Fb and Ab. Its formula is 1–b3–b5–b7.
Is Bbm7b5 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x1212x.
What can I play instead of Bbm7b5?
Bbdim is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bbm7b5 is too hard or too busy.