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G half-diminished chord
The Gm7♭5 chord (half-diminished) is made of the notes G, B♭, D♭, F. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭7.
Gm7♭5
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | Unison |
| ♭3 | B♭ | Minor third |
| ♭5 | D♭ | Diminished fifth |
| ♭7 | F | Minor seventh |
Inversions
- Gm7♭5G B♭ D♭ FRoot position
- Gm7♭5/B♭B♭ D♭ F GFirst inversion
- Gm7♭5/D♭D♭ F G B♭Second inversion
- Gm7♭5/FF G B♭ D♭Third inversion
Which keys it belongs to
Gm7♭5 is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Gm7♭5 chord?
- The notes are G, B♭, D♭, F.
- What is the formula of the Gm7♭5 chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭7: minor third, diminished fifth, minor seventh.
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