Bm7b5 guitar chord
The Bm7b5 chord (B half-diminished) is built from the notes B, D, F and A, formula 1–b3–b5–b7. It appears in C major (as viiø7).
- Notes
- B D F A
- Type
- half-diminished
- Level
- Barre chord
Fret 2Shape 1 of 3
x2323xHow to play Bm7b5
The easiest Bm7b5 shape is x2323x, 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 Bm7b5 chord?
Bm7b5 contains B, D, F and A. Its formula is 1–b3–b5–b7.
Is Bm7b5 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x2323x.
What can I play instead of Bm7b5?
Bdim is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bm7b5 is too hard or too busy.