What notes are in the F m7(b5) chord?

The F m7(b5) chord consists of 4 notes: F, Ab, Cb and Eb. These notes together form the F m7(b5) chord.

What intervals make up the F m7(b5) chord?

The F m7(b5) chord contains the following intervals from its root note (F): F (Perfect unison), Ab (Minor third), Cb (Diminished fifth) and Eb (Minor seventh).

F m7(b5)

Q: How do you play the F m7(b5) chord?

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

The F m7(b5) chord consists of the F (Perfect unison), Ab (Minor third), Cb (Diminished fifth) and Eb (Minor seventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a F m7(b5) chord

How to play the F m7(b5) chord

Find F (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add Ab (Minor third) — 3 semitones above F
Add Cb (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above F
Add Eb (Minor seventh) — 10 semitones above F
Press all 4 notes simultaneously to sound the F m7(b5) chord

Related chords with different root

Ab m6
Ab m(add13)
B 6(b5)

Related slash chords

G# minor/E#