Gm9b5 chord on ukulele
G Half-Diminished Ninth. Notes: G, Bb, Db, F and A.
How to play Gm9b5
- 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 4th (G) string at fret 3 (Bb).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: BbStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Gm9b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardNotes and theory
Groot
Bbb3 · minor third
Dbb5 · diminished fifth
Fb7 · minor seventh
A9 · ninth
The m9b5 adds a ninth to a half-diminished chord, used in minor-key jazz. The formula is 1 b3 b5 b7 9.
More G chords
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Questions
What notes are in the Gm9b5 chord?
Gm9b5 (G half-diminished ninth) is made of five notes: G (root), Bb (minor third), Db (diminished fifth), F (minor seventh) and A (ninth).
How do you play Gm9b5 on ukulele?
The easiest Gm9b5 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 4th (G) string at fret 3 (Bb).
Is Gm9b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a half-diminished ninth chord sound like?
The m9b5 adds a ninth to a half-diminished chord, used in minor-key jazz.