G#7b5 chord on guitar
G Sharp Dominant Seventh Flat Five, also written Ab7b5. Notes: G#, C, D and F#.
How to play G#7b5
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Don't play the A and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play G#7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
MediumFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 11
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D and F#; B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#7b5 chord?
G#7b5 (G sharp dominant seventh flat five) is made of four notes: G# (root), C (major third), D (diminished fifth) and F# (minor seventh).
How do you play G#7b5 on guitar?
The easiest G#7b5 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
Is G#7b5 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.