C7b5 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open G (Keith Richards) Tuning

Short answer: C7b5 is a C Dominant 7♭5 chord with the notes C, E, G♭, B♭. In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 9 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: CM7b5, CM7b5, CM7b5, C dom7dim5

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How to Play C7b5 on 5-String Guitar

C^7b5, CM7b5, CM7^b5, CM^7b5, Cdom^7dim5

Notes: C, E, G♭, B♭

Quick Summary

• The C7b5 chord contains the notes: C, E, G♭, B♭
• In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 9 voicings available
• Also written as: CM7b5, CM7b5, CM7b5, C dom7dim5
• Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C7b5 chord on 5-String Guitar?

C7b5 is a C Dominant 7♭5 chord. It contains the notes C, E, G♭, B♭. On 5-String Guitar in Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 9 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C7b5 on 5-String Guitar?

To play C7b5 on in Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, use one of the 9 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C7b5 chord?

The C7b5 chord contains the notes: C, E, G♭, B♭.

How many ways can you play C7b5 on 5-String Guitar?

In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 9 voicings for the C7b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C, E, G♭, B♭.

What are other names for C7b5?

C7b5 is also known as CM7b5, CM7b5, CM7b5, C dom7dim5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E, G♭, B♭.

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