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), F (Major third), G (Diminished fifth) and C (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#, F, G and C. 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), F (Major third), G (Diminished fifth) and C (Major seventh).

C# maj7(b5)

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

How to play the C# maj7(b5) chord

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

Related chords with different root

G 11(b5)(sus4)

Related slash chords

C sus4/C#
F sus2/C#
F 5(add9)/C#
G 11(sus4)/C#