Gb mi13♭5
Notes:Gb – A – C – E – Ab – B – Eb
Formula:R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Intervals:P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Scale Degrees:1-b3-b5-b7-9-11-13
Introduction
The Gb mi13♭5 piano chord (Gbmi13♭5) consists of the notes Gb, A, C, E, Ab, B, Eb. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11-13.
Enharmonic equivalent: G♭ is enharmonically equivalent to F♯. See F# mi13♭5.
Notes
Gb mi13♭5 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | Gb4 – A4 – C5 – E5 – B5 – Ab5 – Eb6 |
| 1st Inversion | A4 – C5 – E5 – Ab5 – B5 – Eb6 – Gb6 |
| 2nd Inversion | C4 – E4 – Ab4 – B4 – A5 – Eb5 – Gb5 |
Key Signature
The key of Gb mi13♭5 has 6 flats: B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭, C♭.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Intervals: P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13
The Gb mi13♭5 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13 show the distance between each note in the chord.
Gb mi13♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Gb mi13♭5 chord?
The Gb mi13♭5 chord (Gbmi13♭5) contains 7 notes: Gb, A, C, E, Ab, B, Eb. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13.
How is Gbmi13♭5 used in music?
Gbmi13♭5 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for Gbmi13♭5?
Gbmi13♭5 uses scale degrees 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11-13, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on Gb and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice Gbmi13♭5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing Gbmi13♭5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve Gbmi13♭5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.