V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
G#7b5 Chord
Learn the G#7b5 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1G#3B#b5Db7F#
Playable G#7b5 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
G shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: 4 3 x x 3 2
E shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: 4 5 4 5 x x
D shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: x x 6 7 7 8
C shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x 11 10 11 x 10
A shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: x 11 12 11 13 x
Full fretboard map
Every G#7b5 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Progression examples using G#7b5
Try these progressions to hear the harmony in context. On bass, outline each chord with individual target tones.
Minor-key dominant pull
The same dominant root can resolve into a minor tonic for a darker cadence.
Turnaround color
Place the dominant at the end of a turnaround so the next phrase has forward motion.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | G# |
| 3 | M3 | B# |
| b5 | d5 | D |
| b7 | m7 | F# |
Scales Containing the Complete Formula
Complete Formula
1 – 3 – b5 – b7
Compound degrees retain their names: 9, 11, and 13 are extensions. A voicing may place their pitches in a closer register.