G#m(maj7)b5 chord on guitar
G Sharp Minor Major Seventh Flat Five, also written Abm(maj7)b5. Notes: G#, B, D and G.
How to play G#m(maj7)b5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 7 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 7 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 8 (G).
- 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#m(maj7)b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 4
HardFret 11 position
HardBarre at fret 12
HardNotes and theory
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B, D and F##; F## is the same key as G.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#m(maj7)b5 chord?
G#m(maj7)b5 (G sharp minor major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: G# (root), B (minor third), D (diminished fifth) and G (major seventh).
How do you play G#m(maj7)b5 on guitar?
The easiest G#m(maj7)b5 is the "fret 6 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 7 (D). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 7 (B).
Is G#m(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.