Bmaj7(b5) guitar chord (B Major 7th, Flat 5th)

Symbols: maj7(b5)

Steps: 1-3-b5-7

Notes: B-D#-F-A#

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

Variation 1

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

Variation 2

Position your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret and press down
Place your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 8th fret
Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 7th fret using your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 3

Place a barre using your index finger on the 6th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
Press the G (3rd) string on the 8th fret with your ring finger
Stretch out your pinky to the 9th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Apply a barre with your pinky across the 11th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
Press the G (3rd) string on the 10th fret with your middle finger
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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