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F♯ half-diminished chord
The F♯m7♭5 chord (half-diminished) is made of the notes F♯, A, C, E. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭7.
F♯m7♭5
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | F♯ | Unison |
| ♭3 | A | Minor third |
| ♭5 | C | Diminished fifth |
| ♭7 | E | Minor seventh |
Inversions
- F♯m7♭5F♯ A C ERoot position
- F♯m7♭5/AA C E F♯First inversion
- F♯m7♭5/CC E F♯ ASecond inversion
- F♯m7♭5/EE F♯ A CThird inversion
Which keys it belongs to
F♯m7♭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 F♯m7♭5 chord?
- The notes are F♯, A, C, E.
- What is the formula of the F♯m7♭5 chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭7: minor third, diminished fifth, minor seventh.
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