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Bm7♭5

B Half-Diminished — Ukulele Chord

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Available Tunings

Other B Chords

BBmB7Bmaj7Bm7BdimBaugBsus2

Other Half-Diminished Chords

Cm7♭5C♯m7♭5Dm7♭5D♯m7♭5Em7♭5Fm7♭5F♯m7♭5Gm7♭5

How to Play Bm7♭5 on Ukulele

The Bm7♭5 chord is a half-diminished chord rooted on the note B. Half-Diminished chords sound dark, jazzy, and sophisticated. Tap the diagram above to hear how it sounds with realistic ukulele tone.

Expanding from Bm7♭5

Once you're comfortable with Bm7♭5, try exploring other chords built on the same root note. B, Bm, B7, Bmaj7 all share the note B as their foundation but add different harmonic colors. Switching between related chords is a great way to train your ear and expand your musical vocabulary. Practice chord changes at a steady tempo with the metronome, and explore ukulele scales to understand the theory behind these chords.