The G♭ Minor 7♯5 chord is a four-note chord made up of G♭, B♭♭, D, and F♭.
Construction
G♭ Minor 7♯5 = Root + Minor 3rd + Minor 6th + Minor 7th = G♭ · B♭♭ · D · F♭
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G♭ | Root | 1 |
| B♭♭ | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| D | Minor 6th | ♯5 |
| F♭ | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the G♭ Minor 7♯5 is the tonic (i) chord of Gb Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, A Major — 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯).
F♯C♯G♯
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♭ Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of the G♭ minor scale:
Same Notes, Other Names
The notes G♭ – B♭♭ – D – F♭ aren’t exclusive to this chord. Depending on which note is the bass and how the chord functions, the same pitches also spell:
G♭ Minor 7♯5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the G♭ Minor 7♯5 chord on piano?
The G♭ Minor 7♯5 chord contains the notes G♭ – B♭♭ – D – F♭. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.