Gm(maj7)b5 chord on guitar
G Minor Major Seventh Flat Five. Notes: G, Bb, Db and F#.
How to play Gm(maj7)b5
- 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 1st (high E) string at fret 6 (Bb).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 7 (F#).
- 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 Gm(maj7)b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 3
HardFret 10 position
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
Groot
Bbb3 · minor third
Dbb5 · diminished fifth
F#7 · major seventh
The m(maj7)b5 is a diminished triad with a major seventh, a rare and very tense jazz chord. The formula is 1 b3 b5 7.
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Questions
What notes are in the Gm(maj7)b5 chord?
Gm(maj7)b5 (G minor major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: G (root), Bb (minor third), Db (diminished fifth) and F# (major seventh).
How do you play Gm(maj7)b5 on guitar?
The easiest Gm(maj7)b5 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 1st (high E) string at fret 6 (Bb).
Is Gm(maj7)b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a minor major seventh flat five chord sound like?
The m(maj7)b5 is a diminished triad with a major seventh, a rare and very tense jazz chord.