How do you play the C# m7(b5) chord?

To play the C# m7(b5) chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: C# (Perfect unison), E (Minor third), G (Diminished fifth) and B (Minor seventh). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the C# m7(b5) chord.

What notes are in the C# m7(b5) chord?

The C# m7(b5) chord consists of 4 notes: C#, E, G and B. These notes together form the C# m7(b5) chord.

What intervals make up the C# m7(b5) chord?

The C# m7(b5) chord contains the following intervals from its root note (C#): C# (Perfect unison), E (Minor third), G (Diminished fifth) and B (Minor seventh).

C# m7(b5)

The C# m7(b5) chord consists of the C# (Perfect unison), E (Minor third), G (Diminished fifth) and B (Minor seventh) notes.

How to play the C# m7(b5) chord

Find C# (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add E (Minor third) — 3 semitones above C#
Add G (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above C#
Add B (Minor seventh) — 10 semitones above C#
Press all 4 notes simultaneously to sound the C# m7(b5) chord

Related chords with different root

E m6
E m(add13)
G 6(b5)

Related slash chords

E minor/C#