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E half-diminished chord
The Em7♭5 chord (half-diminished) is made of the notes E, G, B♭, D. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭7.
Em7♭5
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | Unison |
| ♭3 | G | Minor third |
| ♭5 | B♭ | Diminished fifth |
| ♭7 | D | Minor seventh |
Inversions
- Em7♭5E G B♭ DRoot position
- Em7♭5/GG B♭ D EFirst inversion
- Em7♭5/B♭B♭ D E GSecond inversion
- Em7♭5/DD E G B♭Third inversion
Which keys it belongs to
Em7♭5 is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Em7♭5 chord?
- The notes are E, G, B♭, D.
- What is the formula of the Em7♭5 chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭7: minor third, diminished fifth, minor seventh.
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