G Sharp M7b5 Guitar Chord Shapes

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Welcome to our tutorial on the G# m7b5 chord. This chord, also known as the G sharp minor 7 flat 5 chord, belongs to the Diminished Chords family. It's a somewhat complex chord, composed of the notes G#, B, D, and F#. The intervals that construct this chord are 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), b5 (Diminished Fifth), and b7 (Minor Seventh).

Understanding the intervals on the fretboard is crucial to mastering this chord and others like it. If you're unfamiliar with these terms, we recommend checking out our tutorial on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them.

Learning the G# m7b5 chord can be a bit challenging, especially if you're new to intermediate level chords. However, with practice and understanding of the chord structure, you can add this chord to your repertoire and use it in a variety of musical contexts, including jazz chord progressions.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the G# m7b5 chord. This will help you visualize the chord on the fretboard and understand how it's constructed. If you're having trouble identifying a chord, our interactive tool can help you name it based on its shape on the fretboard.

Before we dive in, if you want to delve deeper into the world of guitar chords, we recommend checking out our comprehensive tutorial on all types of guitar chords. This will give you a solid foundation and broaden your understanding of various chord types, including diminished chords like the G# m7b5.

Notes that compose the G# m7b5 chord:

G# B D F#

Chord formula for the Minor Seventh Flat five chord:

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Chord boxes are sorted from the easiest to the hardest. Learn how to read chord diagrams.

If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.

You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.

Position 1 Movable

You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf

Play This Chord With Other Roots

C m7b5 | D m7b5 | E m7b5 | F m7b5 | G m7b5 | A m7b5 | B m7b5 | C#m7b5 | D#m7b5 | F#m7b5 | G#m7b5 | A#m7b5 | Abm7b5 | Bbm7b5 | Dbm7b5 | Ebm7b5 | Gbm7b5

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