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Cm7♭5

C Half-Diminished — Ukulele Chord

1 voicingIntermediate

Available Tunings

Other C Chords

C6C7C9CCmCmaj7Cm7Cdim

Other Half-Diminished Chords

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

How to Play Cm7♭5 on Ukulele

The Cm7♭5 chord is a half-diminished chord rooted on the note C. Half-Diminished chords sound dark, jazzy, and sophisticated. Tap the diagram above to hear how it sounds with realistic ukulele tone.

Expanding from Cm7♭5

Once you're comfortable with Cm7♭5, try exploring other chords built on the same root note. C6, C7, C9, C all share the note C 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.