D#/Ebmaj7(b5) guitar chord (D#/Eb Major 7th, Flat 5th)

Symbols: maj7(b5)

Steps: 1-3-b5-7

Notes: D#-G-A-D

The D#/Eb maj7b5 chord is a rare and intriguing chord that flattens the fifth of the major 7th. With notes D#, G, A and D, it delivers a unique, airy tension that can add depth to more experimental progressions. Below, you'll find five variations how to play the "D#/Eb maj7(b5)" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Barre the 3rd fret with your pinky, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 2nd fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

With your index finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 5th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 8th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 6th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 3

Press the B (2nd) string on the 10th fret with your index finger
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret using your pinky
Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 11th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 12th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 13th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Barre the 15th fret with your pinky, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 14th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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