Gm7b5 chord on ukulele
G Half-Diminished. Notes: G, Bb, Db and F.
How to play Gm7b5
- 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 1 (Bb).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Gm7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 6
MediumFret 9 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 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 ukulele?
The easiest Gm7b5 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 1 (Bb).
Is Gm7b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.