The G mi13♭5 chord is a seven-note chord made up of G, B♭, D♭, F, A, C, and E. It is built from a root, minor third, diminished fifth, minor seventh, major ninth, perfect eleventh, and major thirteenth.
Construction
G mi13♭5 = Root + Minor 3rd + Diminished 5th + Minor 7th + Major 2nd + Perfect 4th + Major 6th = G · B♭ · D♭ · F · A · C · E
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G | Root | 1 |
| B♭ | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| D♭ | Diminished 5th | ♭5 |
| F | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
| A | Major 2nd | 9 |
| C | Perfect 4th | 11 |
| E | Major 6th | 13 |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the G mi13♭5 is the tonic (I) chord of G Major, whose key signature has 1 sharp (F♯).
F♯
Order of sharps
Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
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Chords in the Key of G Major
These are the triads built on each degree of the G major scale:
G mi13♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the G mi13♭5 chord on piano?
The G mi13♭5 chord contains the notes G – B♭ – D♭ – F – A – C – E. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the G mi13♭5 chord?
The G mi13♭5 chord (Gmi13♭5) contains 7 notes: G, Bb, Db, F, A, C, E. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13.
How is Gmi13♭5 used in music?
Gmi13♭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 Gmi13♭5?
Gmi13♭5 uses scale degrees 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11-13, giving it its distinctive sound.