The F Major 7♭5 chord is a four-note chord made up of F, A, C♭, and E.
Construction
F Major 7♭5 = Root + Major 3rd + Diminished 5th + Major 7th = F · A · C♭ · E
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| F | Root | 1 |
| A | Major 3rd | 3 |
| C♭ | Diminished 5th | ♭5 |
| E | Major 7th | 7 |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the F Major 7♭5 is the tonic (I) chord of F Major, whose key signature has 1 flat (B♭).
B♭
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♭
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Chords in the Key of F Major
These are the triads built on each degree of the F major scale:
F Major 7♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the F Major 7♭5 chord on piano?
The F Major 7♭5 chord contains the notes F – A – C♭ – E. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.