Em7♭5

The Em7♭5 chord is a half-diminished chord rooted on the note E. Half-Diminished chords sound dark, jazzy, and sophisticated. Tap the diagram above to hear how it sounds with realistic ukulele tone.

Beginner Friendly

Em7♭5 is a great chord for beginners — the primary voicing uses only 2 fingers. Place your finger on the fretboard as shown in the diagram above, making sure each string rings clearly without buzzing.

Expanding from Em7♭5

Once you're comfortable with Em7♭5, try exploring other chords built on the same root note. E, Em, E7, Emaj7 all share the note E 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.