Gm7b5 chord on guitar
G Half-Diminished. Notes: G, Bb, Db and F.
How to play Gm7b5
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (Db).
- Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (Bb).
- Don't play the A and D strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play Gm7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 2 position
MediumBarre at fret 6
MediumFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
The half-diminished chord (minor seventh flat five) is the ii chord of a minor key and a key part of minor ii-V-i progressions in jazz. The formula is 1 b3 b5 b7, and you will also see it written as Gø and Gm7(b5).
Keys that use Gm7b5
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Questions
What notes are in the Gm7b5 chord?
Gm7b5 (G half-diminished) is made of four notes: G (root), Bb (minor third), Db (diminished fifth) and F (minor seventh).
How do you play Gm7b5 on guitar?
The easiest Gm7b5 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (Db). Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is Gm7b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What key is Gm7b5 in?
Gm7b5 belongs to 2 keys: A flat major (as the vii°ø7 chord) and F minor (as the ii°ø7 chord).
What does a half-diminished chord sound like?
The half-diminished chord (minor seventh flat five) is the ii chord of a minor key and a key part of minor ii-V-i progressions in jazz.