Bass Guitar Chord & Arpeggio Guide
A Half-Diminished (m7♭5) Bass Chord
Master the A m7♭5 chord on 4, 5, and 6-string bass with fretboard diagrams, interactive BPM looper, and TAB.
4-String Bass Arpeggio TAB & Notation
G|-------0--4--6---|
D|----2------------|
A|-4---------------|
E|-----------------|Chord Tones & Degree Formula
Chord Tones: A - C - D# - G
Interactive Fretboard Chart
Golden badges mark the root; purple badges show active chord tones.
Musical Role & Bass Application
Character: Dark, modern jazz tension with leading momentum.
Bass Application: Minor key ii-V-i progressions and dark jazz cadences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the A Half-Diminished (m7♭5) bass chord?
The chord tones of the A Half-Diminished (m7♭5) bass chord are: A - C - D# - G. The formula is: 1 - ♭3 - ♭5 - ♭7.
How do bassists use Half-Diminished (m7♭5) chords in basslines?
Dark, modern jazz tension with leading momentum. Minor key ii-V-i progressions and dark jazz cadences.
How can I practice this bass chord across 4, 5, and 6 strings?
Toggle between 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string fretboards on this page, or launch Basnote Simple Learning for real-time Web MIDI input and note-role grading.