D7b5 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop B (7-String) Tuning

Short answer: D7b5 is a D Dominant 7♭5 chord with the notes D, F♯, A♭, C. In Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 16 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: DM7b5, DM7b5, DM7b5, D dom7dim5

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How to Play D7b5 on Guitar

D7b5, DM7b5, DM7b5, DM7b5, Ddom7dim5

Notes: D, F♯, A♭, C

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x,0,1,x,1,1,x (x.1x23x)
1,0,3,x,1,1,x (1.4x23x)
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Quick Summary

  • The D7b5 chord contains the notes: D, F♯, A♭, C
  • In Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 16 voicings available
  • Also written as: DM7b5, DM7b5, DM7b5, D dom7dim5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D7b5 chord on Guitar?

D7b5 is a D Dominant 7♭5 chord. It contains the notes D, F♯, A♭, C. On Guitar in Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 16 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D7b5 on Guitar?

To play D7b5 on in Drop B (7-String) tuning, use one of the 16 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the D7b5 chord?

The D7b5 chord contains the notes: D, F♯, A♭, C.

How many ways can you play D7b5 on Guitar?

In Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 16 voicings for the D7b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: D, F♯, A♭, C.

What are other names for D7b5?

D7b5 is also known as DM7b5, DM7b5, DM7b5, D dom7dim5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: D, F♯, A♭, C.

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