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G♯m7♭5 piano chord

G♯ half-diminished · G#m7b5

Symbol
G♯m7♭5
Notes
G♯ – B – D – F♯
Formula
1 – ♭3 – ♭5 – ♭7
Play it yourself

On a computer you can also use the keys A W S E D F T G Y H U J K.

The keyboard below is loaded with G♯m7♭5. Play it, change a note and see what the chord becomes.

How to play G♯m7♭5

Press G♯ – B – D – F♯ together. With the right hand, try 1–2–3–5, or play the root with the left hand and the other notes with the right.

Inversions

An inversion puts a different chord tone in the bass. The chord keeps its name; only the lowest note changes.

Root position G♯ – B – D – F♯
1st inversion B – D – F♯ – G♯
2nd inversion D – F♯ – G♯ – B
3rd inversion F♯ – G♯ – B – D

Practice G♯m7♭5 until it sticks

ChordWise recognizes G♯m7♭5 the moment you play it and drills you on it with the coach, in every inversion.

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