# E half-diminished

> Em7b5 contains E, G, Bb, D. This is a half-diminished fingering with its primary shape starting around fret 1.

## Quick facts

- Symbol: Em7b5
- Notes: E, G, Bb, D
- Quality: half-diminished
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Base fret: 1

## Primary fingering

| String | Fret | Finger |
| --- | ---: | ---: |
| low E | 0 | — |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| D | 0 | — |
| G | 0 | — |
| B | 3 | 3 |
| high e | x | — |

## Machine-readable notes

- Canonical page: https://openguitarchords.com/chords/e-minor-7-flat-5
- Site href: https://openguitarchords.com/chords/e-minor-7-flat-5
- Chord family: Extended and altered chords