G7b5 chord on guitar
G Dominant Seventh Flat Five. Notes: G, B, Db and F.
How to play G7b5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (Db).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 6 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 7 (B).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
Lowest note: G (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play G7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumFret 2 position
MediumFret 9 position
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Groot
B3 · major third
Dbb5 · diminished fifth
Fb7 · minor seventh
The 7b5 chord lowers the fifth of a dominant seventh, a jazz sound used for tension before resolving. The formula is 1 3 b5 b7.
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Questions
What notes are in the G7b5 chord?
G7b5 (G dominant seventh flat five) is made of four notes: G (root), B (major third), Db (diminished fifth) and F (minor seventh).
How do you play G7b5 on guitar?
The easiest G7b5 is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (Db). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 6 (F).
Is G7b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant seventh flat five chord sound like?
The 7b5 chord lowers the fifth of a dominant seventh, a jazz sound used for tension before resolving.