Gm7b5 chord on piano
G Half-Diminished. Notes: G, Bb, Db and F.
How to play Gm7b5
- Find G just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add Bb, Db and F above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Gm7b5 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G · Bb · Db · F1st inversion
Bb · Db · F · G2nd inversion
Db · F · G · Bb3rd inversion
F · G · Bb · DbNotes 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 piano?
Play G, Bb, Db and F together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Gm7b5?
Root position: G Bb Db F. 1st inversion: Bb Db F G. 2nd inversion: Db F G Bb. 3rd inversion: F G Bb Db.
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.