The A♯ 7♭5 chord is a four-note chord made up of A♯, C♯♯, E, and G♯. It is built from a root, major third, diminished fifth, and minor seventh.
Construction
A♯ 7♭5 = Root + Major 3rd + Diminished 5th + Minor 7th = A♯ · C♯♯ · E · G♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| A♯ | Root | 1 |
| C♯♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| E | Diminished 5th | ♭5 |
| G♯ | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
A♯ 7♭5 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | A♯ – C♯♯ – E – G♯ |
| 1st Inversion | C♯♯ – E – G♯ – A♯ |
| 2nd Inversion | E – G♯ – A♯ – C♯♯ |
| 3rd Inversion | G♯ – A♯ – C♯♯ – E |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the A♯ 7♭5 is the tonic (I) chord of A# Major, whose key signature has 2 flats (B♭, E♭).
B♭E♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
Chords in the Key of A♯ Major
These are the triads built on each degree of the A♯ major scale:
Same Notes, Other Names
The notes A♯ – C♯♯ – E – G♯ aren’t exclusive to this chord. Depending on which note is the bass and how the chord functions, the same pitches also spell:
A♯ 7♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the A♯ 7♭5 chord on piano?
The A♯ 7♭5 chord contains the notes A♯ – C♯♯ – E – G♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the A# 7♭5 chord?
The A# 7♭5 chord (A#7♭5) contains 4 notes: A#, D, E, G#. Formula: R-M3-d5-m7.
How is A#7♭5 used in music?
A#7♭5 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for A#7♭5?
A#7♭5 uses scale degrees 1-3-b5-b7, giving it its distinctive sound.