Finger Positions

Cmmaj7b5 diagram
Root Note C
Name C minor major seventh flat fifth
Intervals 1P-3M-5d-7M
Relative Minor Am
Notes C, E, Gb, B
Aliases

How to play the Cmmaj7b5 Chord

The Cmmaj7b5 is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the C minor major seventh flat fifth is built using the 1P, 3M, 5d, 7M intervals. In the key of C Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Cmmaj7b5 chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

C G Am F

vi-IV-I-V

Am F C G

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to C helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes C, E, Gb, B.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Cmmaj7b5 chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 60, 64, 66, 71
Frequencies (Hz)

261.6255653005986, 329.6275569128699, 369.9944227116344, 493.8833012561241