Chord
Dm7♭5 is a half-diminished seventh chord with the notes D, F, A♭, C. Also written Dø, D–7♭5.
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| D | root | 0 |
| F | minor 3rd | 3 |
| A♭ | diminished 5th | 6 |
| C | minor 7th | 10 |
| Root position | D – F – A♭ – C | |
| 1st inversion | F – A♭ – C – D (Dm7♭5/F) | |
| 2nd inversion | A♭ – C – D – F (Dm7♭5/A♭) | |
| 3rd inversion | C – D – F – A♭ (Dm7♭5/C) |
A half-diminished chord (m7♭5) is a diminished triad with a minor 7th added. It is the vii chord of major keys and the ii chord of minor keys, as in the minor ii–V–i.
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