V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
C#7b5 Chord
Learn the C#7b5 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1C#3E#b5Gb7B
Playable C#7b5 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
C shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: x 4 3 4 x 3
A shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: x 4 5 4 6 x
G shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: 9 8 x x 8 7
E shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: 9 10 9 10 x x
D shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: x x 11 12 12 13
Full fretboard map
Every C#7b5 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Progression examples using C#7b5
Try these progressions to hear the harmony in context. On bass, outline each chord with individual target tones.
Minor-key dominant pull
The same dominant root can resolve into a minor tonic for a darker cadence.
Turnaround color
Place the dominant at the end of a turnaround so the next phrase has forward motion.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | C# |
| 3 | M3 | E# |
| b5 | d5 | G |
| b7 | m7 | B |
Scales Containing the Complete Formula
Complete Formula
1 – 3 – b5 – b7
Compound degrees retain their names: 9, 11, and 13 are extensions. A voicing may place their pitches in a closer register.