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G♯ half-diminished chord
The G♯m7♭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.
G♯m7♭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
- G♯m7♭5G♯ B D F♯Root position
- G♯m7♭5/BB D F♯ G♯First inversion
- G♯m7♭5/DD F♯ G♯ BSecond inversion
- G♯m7♭5/F♯F♯ G♯ B DThird inversion
Which keys it belongs to
G♯m7♭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 G♯m7♭5 chord?
- The notes are G♯, B, D, F♯.
- What is the formula of the G♯m7♭5 chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭7: minor third, diminished fifth, minor seventh.
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