F#/Gbmaj7(b5) guitar chord (F#/Gb Major 7th, Flat 5th)

Symbols: maj7(b5)

Steps: 1-3-b5-7

Notes: F#-A#-C-F

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

Variation 1

Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 1st fret using your index finger
Press the G (3rd) string on the 3rd fret with your pinky
Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Use your middle finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 2nd fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 2

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

Variation 3

Barre the 6th fret with your pinky, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 4th fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Use your index finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 8th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 11th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Press the G (3rd) string on the 10th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 5

Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 13th fret using your index finger
Press the G (3rd) string on the 15th fret with your pinky
Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 15th fret and press down
Use your middle finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 14th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

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