How do you play the C maj7(b5) chord?

To play the C maj7(b5) chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: C (Perfect unison), E (Major third), F# (Diminished fifth) and B (Major seventh). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the C maj7(b5) chord.

What notes are in the C maj7(b5) chord?

The C maj7(b5) chord consists of 4 notes: C, E, F# and B. These notes together form the C maj7(b5) chord.

What intervals make up the C maj7(b5) chord?

The C maj7(b5) chord contains the following intervals from its root note (C): C (Perfect unison), E (Major third), F# (Diminished fifth) and B (Major seventh).

C maj7(b5)

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

How to play the C maj7(b5) chord

Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add E (Major third) — 4 semitones above C
Add F# (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above C
Add B (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above C
Press all 4 notes simultaneously to sound the C maj7(b5) chord

Related chords with different root

F# 11(b5)(sus4)

Related slash chords

E sus2/C
E 5(add9)/C
F# 11(sus4)/C
B sus4/C