Half-Diminished 7th
Click keys to experiment with the chord
1 – b3 – b5 – b7
Intervals: 0 semitones, 3 semitones, 6 semitones, 10 semitones
The Ebm7b5 chord sounds dark and ambiguous, the classic jazz ii chord in minor keys. It is built from the notes D#, F#, A, C#, stacking 4 tones to create its distinctive sound. This chord is commonly heard in jazz.
Notes: D# – F# – A – C# | Formula: 1 – b3 – b5 – b7
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