G#m7b5 chord on guitar
G Sharp Half-Diminished, also written Abm7b5. Notes: G#, B, D and F#.
How to play G#m7b5
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open D and B strings ring.
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play G#m7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 7
MediumFret 11 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 G#ø and G#m7(b5).
Keys that use G#m7b5
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Questions
What notes are in the G#m7b5 chord?
G#m7b5 (G sharp half-diminished) is made of four notes: G# (root), B (minor third), D (diminished fifth) and F# (minor seventh).
How do you play G#m7b5 on guitar?
The easiest G#m7b5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Let the open D and B strings ring.
Is G#m7b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What key is G#m7b5 in?
G#m7b5 belongs to 2 keys: A major (as the vii°ø7 chord) and F sharp 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.