Am7b5 guitar chord
The Am7b5 chord (A half-diminished) is built from the notes A, C, Eb and G, formula 1–b3–b5–b7. It appears in Bb major (as viiø7).
- Notes
- A C Eb G
- Type
- half-diminished
- Level
- Barre chord
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x0101xHow to play Am7b5
The easiest Am7b5 shape is x0101x, 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 Am7b5 chord?
Am7b5 contains A, C, Eb and G. Its formula is 1–b3–b5–b7.
Is Am7b5 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x0101x.
What can I play instead of Am7b5?
Adim is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Am7b5 is too hard or too busy.