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G7b5 chord on ukulele

G Dominant Seventh Flat Five. Notes: G, B, Db and F.

G7b5 ukulele chord diagram, open position1Dbb52Fb73B3GDbFB
Open position · Easy

How to play G7b5

  1. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (Db).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
  4. Let the open G string ring.
  5. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: G (the root)Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play G7b5

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
G7b5 ukulele chord, open position1Dbb52Fb73B3GDbFB

Open position

Easy
G7b5 ukulele chord, fret 3 position3fr2B34Fb71GR3Dbb5BFGDb

Fret 3 position

Easy
G7b5 ukulele chord, fret 6 position6fr1Dbb52GR3B34Fb7DbGBF

Fret 6 position

Medium
G7b5 ukulele chord, fret 9 position9fr2Fb74B31Dbb53GRFBDbG

Fret 9 position

Hard

Notes and theory

Groot
B3 · major third
Dbb5 · diminished fifth
Fb7 · minor seventh

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.

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Questions

What notes are in the G7b5 chord?

G7b5 (G dominant seventh flat five) is made of four notes: G (root), B (major third), Db (diminished fifth) and F (minor seventh).

How do you play G7b5 on ukulele?

The easiest G7b5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (Db). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).

Is G7b5 hard to play on ukulele?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.

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.