Chord · 9ths
Gm9♭5 — G Minor 9th ♭5
Gm9♭5 is the G minor 9th ♭5 chord. It is built on the root G with minor 3rd (B♭), diminished 5th (D♭), minor 7th (F) and major 9th (A) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭7 9, sounding the notes G B♭ D♭ F A. On the piano it sits at G (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 5 notes in any octave are still Gm9♭5.
- Root
- G
- Quality
- Minor 9th ♭5
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭7 9
- Notes
- G B♭ D♭ F A
On the keyboard
The notes of Gm9♭5
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | root | G4 |
| ♭3 | B♭ | minor 3rd | B♭4 |
| ♭5 | D♭ | diminished 5th | D♭5 |
| ♭7 | F | minor 7th | F5 |
| 9 | A | major 9th | A5 |
Other 9ths on G
Minor 9th ♭5 chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.