Gm7b5 guitar chord
The Gm7b5 chord (G half-diminished) is built from the notes G, Bb, Db and F, formula 1–b3–b5–b7. It appears in Ab major (as viiø7).
- Notes
- G Bb Db F
- Type
- half-diminished
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 3
31302xHow to play Gm7b5
The easiest Gm7b5 shape is 31302x, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Dark and jazzy. In minor keys it often leads to a dominant 7th chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Gm7b5 chord?
Gm7b5 contains G, Bb, Db and F. Its formula is 1–b3–b5–b7.
Is Gm7b5 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 31302x.
What can I play instead of Gm7b5?
Gdim is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Gm7b5 is too hard or too busy.