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Welcome to our tutorial on the C 7b5 chord, a rich and complex chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. The C 7b5 chord, also known as the C7♭5, is constructed from the notes C, E, Gb, and Bb. This unique combination of tones creates a chord that is both dissonant and harmonious, perfect for adding tension and color to your music.

The intervals that form this chord are the 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), b5 (Diminished Fifth), and b7 (Minor Seventh). If you're unfamiliar with these terms, you may benefit from our tutorial about fretboard intervals and our tutorial on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them.

The C 7b5 chord is a popular choice in many genres, but its complex nature makes it more suited to intermediate players. If you're just starting out, you might want to check out our tutorial about more advanced chords before tackling the C 7b5.

As part of the Dominant Chords family, the C 7b5 is often used in jazz chord progressions. If you're interested in exploring this further, our tutorial about jazz chord progressions can provide more insight.

Throughout this tutorial, we'll provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the C 7b5 chord. And if you're ever unsure about a chord shape you come across, our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes can be a helpful resource.

So, are you ready to dive into the world of the C 7b5 chord? Let's get started!

Notes that compose the C 7b5 chord:

C E Gb Bb

Chord Structure:

1b22b334b55#56b77

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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.

You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.

Position 1 Movable

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Position 3 Barre Movable

You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf

Play This Chord With Other Roots

C 7b5 | D 7b5 | E 7b5 | F 7b5 | G 7b5 | A 7b5 | B 7b5 | C#7b5 | D#7b5 | F#7b5 | G#7b5 | A#7b5 | Ab7b5 | Bb7b5 | Db7b5 | Eb7b5 | Gb7b5

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