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 |
Fingering
| Note | Key color | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| G | white | thumb (1) | little finger (5) |
| B♭ | black | index finger (2) | middle finger (3) |
| D♯ | black | middle finger (3) | index finger (2) |
| F | white | little finger (5) | thumb (1) |
Right hand: thumb (1) on G, index finger (2) on B♭, middle finger (3) on D♯, little finger (5) on F.
Left hand: little finger (5) on G, middle finger (3) on B♭, index finger (2) on D♯, thumb (1) on F.
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the G Minor 7♯5 is the tonic (i) chord of G Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, B♭ Major: 2 flats (B♭, E♭).
B♭E♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
Chords in the Key of G Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of G Minor:
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.