A Major 7♭5

Notes: A – C♯ – E♭ – G♯
Degrees: 1 – 3 – ♭5 – 7Also written: Amaj7♭5, AM7♭5Lower C♯ to C and it is Adim(maj7); raise E♭ to E and it is Amaj7. A and G♯ do not move.

The A Major 7♭5 chord is a four-note chord made up of A, C♯, E♭, and G♯.

A Major 7♭5 chord: A, C♯, E♭, G♯

It is built from a root, major third, diminished fifth, and major seventh.

A major 7th with a lowered 5th: Lydian-flavored, the unusual ear-catching cousin of the major 7th.

Construction

A Major 7♭5 = Root + Major 3rd + Diminished 5th + Major 7th = A, C♯, E♭, G♯

Note	Interval	Degree
A	Root	1
C♯	Major 3rd	3
E♭	Diminished 5th	♭5
G♯	Major 7th	7

How to Play the A Major 7♭5

Right Hand (RH)

Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 1 – 2 – 3 – 5

Left Hand (LH)

For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 3 – 2 – 1

A Major 7♭5 : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the A Major 7♭5 chord on piano?

The A Major 7♭5 chord contains the notes A – C♯ – E♭ – G♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.

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