Ebm7b5 guitar chord
The Ebm7b5 chord (Eb half-diminished) is built from the notes Eb, Gb, Bbb and Db, formula 1–b3–b5–b7. It appears in E major (as viiø7).
- Notes
- Eb Gb Bbb Db
- Type
- half-diminished
- Level
- Barre chord
Fret 6Shape 1 of 3
x6767xHow to play Ebm7b5
The easiest Ebm7b5 shape is x6767x, starting around fret 6. 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 Ebm7b5 chord?
Ebm7b5 contains Eb, Gb, Bbb and Db. Its formula is 1–b3–b5–b7.
Is Ebm7b5 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x6767x.
What can I play instead of Ebm7b5?
Ebdim is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Ebm7b5 is too hard or too busy.