G#maj7b5 chord on ukulele

G Sharp Major Seventh Flat Five, also written Abmaj7b5. Notes: G#, C, D and G.

G#maj7b5 ukulele chord diagram, fret 1 position1G#R2Db53G74C3G#DGC
Fret 1 position · Easy

How to play G#maj7b5

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

All 4 ways to play G#maj7b5

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
G#maj7b5 ukulele chord, fret 1 position1G#R2Db53G74C3G#DGC

Fret 1 position

Easy
G#maj7b5 ukulele chord, fret 4 position4fr2C34G71G#R3Db5CGG#D

Fret 4 position

Medium
G#maj7b5 ukulele chord, fret 7 position7fr1Db52G#R3C34G7DG#CG

Fret 7 position

Hard
G#maj7b5 ukulele chord, barre at fret 1010fr4G#R3C31Db51G7G#CDG

Barre at fret 10

Hard

Notes and theory

G#root
C3 · major third
Db5 · diminished fifth
G7 · major seventh

The maj7b5 lowers the fifth of a major seventh, giving a floating Lydian color. The formula is 1 3 b5 7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D and F##; B# is the same key as C and F## is the same key as G.

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Questions

What notes are in the G#maj7b5 chord?

G#maj7b5 (G sharp major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: G# (root), C (major third), D (diminished fifth) and G (major seventh).

How do you play G#maj7b5 on ukulele?

The easiest G#maj7b5 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 3 (G).

Is G#maj7b5 hard to play on ukulele?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.

What does a major seventh flat five chord sound like?

The maj7b5 lowers the fifth of a major seventh, giving a floating Lydian color.