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G#m7b5 Guitar Chord

G#m7b5 guitar chord: see the fingering, compare positions, and hear it before you play.

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Shape 1/2
Chord shapes:(2 positions)
G#m7b5Guitar fingering diagram for G#m7b5Fret 34562×341×STRING6ªG#5ª×4ªF#3ªB2ªD1ª×
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What sets G#m7b5 apart

The notes of G#m7b5 are G#, B, D and F#. G# is the root, B the minor third, D the flat fifth and F# the minor seventh. Said aloud, its notes are G sharp, B, D and F sharp.

From the low string to the high one you hear G#, F#, B and D. The lowest note is G# on string 6 and the highest is D on string 2.

G#m7b5 is a closed shape with no open strings. Move it to another fret and the chord changes, but the fingering stays. Strings 5 and 1 are not played. Everything fits between frets 3 and 4. The second shape on this page starts at fret 11.

G#m7b5 holds the whole Bm chord inside it, B, D and F#. Going to B, two positions stay the same.

You will find G#m7b5 in two different keys. In A major it is the viiø7 and in F# minor the iiø7.

Chord Progressions

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Music Theory & Formula

Component notes and harmonic structure (G#m7b5)

Formula: Half-Diminished (1 - ♭3 - ♭5 - ♭7)
Constituent chord intervals:

G# 1B ♭3D ♭5F# ♭7

Root Bass (Fundamental String)6th String (Low E) • Fret 4 (G#)

String Control (Muted & Active)4 / 6 • 2 X Muted

2 Fretboard Positions

Other fretboard positions for G#m7b5:

01

Fret 4

Standard Position
4 / 6 stringsRoot: 6th String (Low E)
String Control (Muted & Active):
Root
6th String (Low E)
Fret 4Finger 2
G#Degree 1
5th String (A)
×Muted
Do not play
4th String (D)
Fret 4Finger 3
F#Degree ♭7
3rd String (G)
Fret 4Finger 4
BDegree ♭3
2nd String (B)
Fret 3Finger 1
DDegree ♭5
1st String (High E)
×Muted
Do not play

Placement tip: Press: 6th String (Low E) at fret 4 with your Middle finger, 4th String (D) at fret 4 with your Ring finger, 3rd String (G) at fret 4 with your Pinky finger, 2nd String (B) at fret 3 with your Index finger. Don't play: 5th String (A), 1st String (High E).

02

Fret 11

Inversion
4 / 6 stringsRoot: 5th String (A)
String Control (Muted & Active):
6th String (Low E)
×Muted
Do not play
Root
5th String (A)
Fret 11Finger 1
G#Degree 1
4th String (D)
Fret 12Finger 3
DDegree ♭5
3rd String (G)
Fret 11Finger 2
F#Degree ♭7
2nd String (B)
Fret 12Finger 4
BDegree ♭3
1st String (High E)
×Muted
Do not play

Placement tip: Press: 5th String (A) at fret 11 with your Index finger, 4th String (D) at fret 12 with your Ring finger, 3rd String (G) at fret 11 with your Middle finger, 2nd String (B) at fret 12 with your Pinky finger. Don't play: 6th String (Low E), 1st String (High E).

Biomechanics & Posture

Ergonomic tips to play without tension or fatigue (G#m7b5)

Standard Position

The shape in numbers

ItemIn this chord
Frets3 to 4
Fretting fingers4
Opennone
Muted5th and 1st

What to check

The 5th string stays muted between strings that ring.

What every chord shares is in the fingering reading.

Transitions & Pivot Fingers

Most common chord transitions from G#m7b5

Listen: G#m7b5 → B · Abm · F#

  1. G#m7b5
  2. B
  3. G#m7b5
  4. Abm
  5. G#m7b5
  6. F#
G#m7b5 → B01
Pivot / Anchor Finger:2 shared positions
Stay in place
  • string 4, fret 4
  • string 3, fret 4
Move
  • string 5, fret 2
  • string 2, fret 4
  • string 1, fret 2
G#m7b5 → Abm02
Pivot / Anchor Finger:2 shared positions
Stay in place
  • string 6, fret 4
  • string 3, fret 4
Move
  • string 5, fret 6
  • string 4, fret 6
  • string 2, fret 4
  • string 1, fret 4
G#m7b5 → F#03
Pivot / Anchor Finger:1 shared position
Stay in place
  • string 4, fret 4
Move
  • string 6, fret 2
  • string 5, fret 4
  • string 3, fret 3
  • string 2, fret 2
  • string 1, fret 2

G#m7b5 in every key

G#m7b5 sits in the scale of 2 keys.

Main shape at a glance

Difficulty
3/5
Highest fret
4
Frets the hand covers
2
Barre
No
Strings that ring
4/6
Fretting fingers
4

Major keys

Minor keys

G#m7b5 on other instruments

PianoThe same notes on the keyboard.All togetherHear guitar, piano, bass and violin together.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the chord (G#m7b5)

The questions that come up most when playing this chord

Which strings are played and which are muted in the G#m7b5 chord?

To play the G#m7b5 chord on guitar, only 4 strings are played, from string 6 to string 2. Muted strings must be gently dampened with the fleshy side of a fretting finger to prevent dissonance.

What is the root bass note of the G#m7b5 chord and on which string is it located?

The primary bass note of the G#m7b5 chord is its root note: G#. In standard guitar tuning (EADGBe), this bass note is located on string 6 at fret 4.

When strumming or fingerpicking, strike this string first.

What notes make up the G#m7b5 chord and what is its formula?

The G#m7b5 chord is constructed using the 1 - ♭3 - ♭5 - ♭7 formula (Half-Diminished). Its constituent pitches are G#, B, D, F#.

How do you prevent the G#m7b5 chord from buzzing or sounding muted?

To prevent the G#m7b5 chord from buzzing or sounding muted, press the strings using the tips of your fingers at a strict 90-degree hammer angle. Position each finger immediately behind the fret wire with your thumb centered behind the neck.

Study sheet · High resolution

Official G#m7b5 chord diagram

G#m7b5 guitar chord diagram with fingering for fingers 1 to 4
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