B7b5 Lap Steel Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard Tuning

Short answer: B7b5 is a B dom7dim5 chord with the notes B, D♯, F, A. In Standard tuning, there are 17 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: BM7b5, BM7b5, BM7b5, B dom7dim5

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How to Play B7b5 on Lap Steel Guitar

B7b5, BM7b5, BM7b5, BM7b5, Bdom7dim5

Notes: B, D♯, F, A

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x,x,9,10,10,11 (xx1234)
11,8,9,8,10,x (41213x)
x,8,9,8,10,x (x1213x)
7,8,x,8,10,7 (12x341)
x,6,9,10,10,x (x1234x)
x,8,x,8,10,7 (x2x341)
x,6,x,10,10,7 (x1x342)
x,8,9,x,10,11 (x12x34)
7,8,x,8,10,x (12x34x)
11,x,9,10,10,x (4x123x)
7,6,x,10,10,x (21x34x)
11,8,9,x,10,x (412x3x)
11,8,x,x,10,7 (42xx31)
11,x,x,10,10,7 (4xx231)
7,8,x,x,10,11 (12xx34)
7,x,x,10,10,11 (1xx234)

Quick Summary

  • The B7b5 chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F, A
  • In Standard tuning, there are 17 voicings available
  • Also written as: BM7b5, BM7b5, BM7b5, B dom7dim5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Lap Steel Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B7b5 chord on Lap Steel Guitar?

B7b5 is a B dom7dim5 chord. It contains the notes B, D♯, F, A. On Lap Steel Guitar in Standard tuning, there are 17 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B7b5 on Lap Steel Guitar?

To play B7b5 on in Standard tuning, use one of the 17 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B7b5 chord?

The B7b5 chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F, A.

How many ways can you play B7b5 on Lap Steel Guitar?

In Standard tuning, there are 17 voicings for the B7b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D♯, F, A.

What are other names for B7b5?

B7b5 is also known as BM7b5, BM7b5, BM7b5, B dom7dim5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D♯, F, A.