Chord · 7ths
G7♭5 — G Dominant 7th ♭5
G7♭5 is the G dominant 7th ♭5 chord. It is built on the root G with major 3rd (B), diminished 5th (D♭) and minor 7th (F) above it — the formula 1 3 ♭5 ♭7, sounding the notes G B D♭ F. On the piano it sits at G (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still G7♭5.
- Root
- G
- Quality
- Dominant 7th ♭5
- Formula
- 1 3 ♭5 ♭7
- Notes
- G B D♭ F
On the keyboard
The notes of G7♭5
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | root | G4 |
| 3 | B | major 3rd | B4 |
| ♭5 | D♭ | diminished 5th | D♭5 |
| ♭7 | F | minor 7th | F5 |
Other 7ths on G
Dominant 7th ♭5 chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.