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Gm7b5 chord

G half-diminished 7th

C4
G
Bb
C5
Db
F

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Notes

  • G
    R
  • Bb
    b3
  • Db
    b5
  • F
    b7

Formula: R – b3 – b5 – b7

Gm7b5 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Gm7b5

C4
G
Bb
C5
Db
F

1st inversion Gm7b5/Bb

C4
Bb
C5
Db
F
G

2nd inversion Gm7b5/Db

C5
Db
F
G
Bb
C6

3rd inversion Gm7b5/F

C5
F
G
Bb
C6
Db

FAQ

What notes are in the Gm7b5 chord?

The G half-diminished 7th chord (Gm7b5) has 4 notes: G, Bb, Db and F.

How do you play Gm7b5 on the piano?

Put your right hand on G, Bb, Db and F, starting from G. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a half-diminished 7th chord?

R – b3 – b5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 6, 10).