B maj7(b5)

The B maj7(b5) chord consists of the B (Perfect unison), D# (Major third), F (Diminished fifth) and A# (Major seventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a B maj7(b5) chord

How to play the B maj7(b5) chord

  1. Find B (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add D# (Major third) — 4 semitones above B
  3. Add F (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above B
  4. Add A# (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above B
  5. Press all 4 notes simultaneously to sound the B maj7(b5) chord

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