A7b5 Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in 5 string Tuning

Short answer: A7b5 is a A dom7dim5 chord with the notes A, C♯, E♭, G. In 5 string tuning, there are 13 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: AM7b5, AM7b5, AM7b5, A dom7dim5

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How to Play A7b5 on Bass

A7b5, AM7b5, AM7b5, AM7b5, Adom7dim5

Notes: A, C♯, E♭, G

x,5,6,5,6 (x1213)
x,5,4,1,0 (x321.)
10,11,0,11,0 (12.3.)
x,11,0,11,0 (x1.2.)
10,11,10,11,0 (1324.)
10,9,6,7,0 (4312.)
x,9,0,5,8 (x3.12)
x,5,4,5,8 (x2134)
10,11,10,11,x (1213x)
10,9,6,x,0 (321x.)
10,11,x,11,0 (12x3.)
10,9,10,x,8 (324x1)
10,x,10,11,8 (2x341)

Quick Summary

  • The A7b5 chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E♭, G
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 13 voicings available
  • Also written as: AM7b5, AM7b5, AM7b5, A dom7dim5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the A7b5 chord on Bass?

A7b5 is a A dom7dim5 chord. It contains the notes A, C♯, E♭, G. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 13 ways to play this chord.

How do you play A7b5 on Bass?

To play A7b5 on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 13 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the A7b5 chord?

The A7b5 chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E♭, G.

How many ways can you play A7b5 on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 13 voicings for the A7b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: A, C♯, E♭, G.

What are other names for A7b5?

A7b5 is also known as AM7b5, AM7b5, AM7b5, A dom7dim5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: A, C♯, E♭, G.