G#7b5 chord on ukulele
G Sharp Dominant Seventh Flat Five, also written Ab7b5. Notes: G#, C, D and F#.
How to play G#7b5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play G#7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D and F#; B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#7b5 chord?
G#7b5 (G sharp dominant seventh flat five) is made of four notes: G# (root), C (major third), D (diminished fifth) and F# (minor seventh).
How do you play G#7b5 on ukulele?
The easiest G#7b5 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
Is G#7b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.