Am7b5 Semidisminuido Acorde

Diminished triad with a minor seventh. Common in jazz as the ii chord in minor keys.

Am7b5 Acorde — Quick Answer & Harmonic Definition

The Am7b5 (Half-Diminished 7th) chord consists of the notes A, C, D#, G. It is constructed from the root note A using the half-diminished 7th interval formula (0–3–6–10 semitones).

Formula: 0 – 3 – 6 – 10
Notes
A – C – D# – G
Intervals (semitones)
0 – 3 – 6 – 10
Type
7th Chord

Am7b5 on Piano

Press highlighted keys simultaneously to play the Am7b5 chord.

R
A (Root (R))
2
C (Minor 3rd (♭3))
3
D# (Tritone (♭5))
4
G (Minor 7th (♭7))

Am7b5 on Guitar

The Am7b5 chord uses notes A, C, D#, G. Build a voicing by finding these notes on any strings — root on the 6th string is a common starting point for barre chord shapes.

Interval Analysis

Degree Interval Name Semitones Note in A
Root Root (R) 0 A
3rd Minor 3rd (♭3) 3 C
5th Tritone (♭5) 6 D#
7th Minor 7th (♭7) 10 G

About the A Semidisminuido Chord

The Am7b5 chord (A Semidisminuido) consists of 4 notes: A, C, D#, G. Diminished triad with a minor seventh. Common in jazz as the ii chord in minor keys.

To build any half-diminished 7th chord, apply intervals of 0, 3, 6, 10 semitones above the root. Starting from A: the notes land on A, C, D#, G.

Playing Am7b5 on Piano

Press A, C, D#, G simultaneously. In root position, A is lowest. First inversion places C in the bass for a lighter sound; second inversion uses D# as the bass note.

Common Chord Progressions Using Am7b5

  • I–IV–V: Am7b5 – Dm7b5 – Em7b5 (blues and rock)
  • I–V–vi–IV: Am7b5 – E – F#m – D (pop staple)
  • I–vi–IV–V: Am7b5 – F#m – D – E (50s progression)

The Am7b5 Chord in Context

The Am7b5 (Semidisminuido) chord features a distinctive diminished triad with a minor seventh. common in jazz as the ii chord in minor keys. built from the intervals 0–3–6–10. It provides rich harmonic color and tension across pop, jazz, classical, and contemporary compositions.

Knowledge Base & FAQs

Am7b5 Chord — Frequently Asked Questions

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What notes are in the Am7b5 chord?

The A Semidisminuido chord contains: A, C, D#, G.

These notes are derived by applying the half-diminished 7th interval formula (0–3–6–10 semitones) to the root note A.

What is the Am7b5 chord used for?

Diminished triad with a minor seventh.

Common in jazz as the ii chord in minor keys. The Am7b5 chord is used across pop, rock, jazz, and classical music. As the I chord in the key of A major, it functions as the most stable resting point in progressions.

How do you play Am7b5 on piano?

On piano, play A, C, D#, G simultaneously.

In root position, A is the lowest note. Inversions move the bass note up — first inversion has C lowest, second inversion has D# lowest.

How many notes are in a half-diminished 7th chord?

A half-diminished 7th chord has 4 notes: A, C, D#, G (in A).

It is a 7th chord, extending beyond the basic triad.

What is the difference between A major and A minor?

The A major chord (A–C#–E) uses a major third (4 semitones), giving it a bright, happy sound.

The A minor chord (A–C–E) uses a minor third (3 semitones), giving it a darker, emotional sound.

What key does Am7b5 belong to?

Am7b5 naturally serves as the I chord in the key of A major.

It also appears as IV in the key of E major, and as V in the key of D major.

Can I play Am7b5 on ukulele?

Yes.

The ukulele uses GCEA tuning with 4 strings. The Am7b5 chord notes (A, C, D#, G) can be fretted on a ukulele, though the shapes differ from guitar due to the 4-string layout and shorter scale.

What chords go well with Am7b5?

In the key of A major, Am7b5 pairs naturally with D major (IV), E major (V), and F#m (vi).

The classic I–IV–V (Am7b5–D–E) is the foundation of blues, country, and rock.

What is a chord inversion of Am7b5?

An inversion places a non-root note in the bass.

Am7b5 root position: A in bass. First inversion: C in bass. Second inversion: D# in bass. Inversions create smoother bass line movement without changing the harmony.

How do I memorize the notes in a half-diminished 7th chord?

Remember the formula: 0–3–6–10 semitones from root.

For Am7b5: start on A, add 3 semitones, then 6 semitones, then 10 semitones. Practicing this across all 12 roots builds instant recognition of any half-diminished 7th chord.