G♭ Minor Major 7th
Also Known As
Hear the G♭ Minor Major 7th chord played for you.
G♭m(maj7)
G♭ – A – D♭ – F
Formula:R-m3-P5-M7
Intervals:P1-m3-P5-M7
Scale Degrees:1-b3-5-7
Introduction
The G♭ Minor Major 7th chord is a four-note chord made up of G♭, A, D♭, and F. It is built from a root, minor third, perfect fifth, and major seventh.
The Gb Minor Major 7th piano chord (GbmMaj7) consists of the notes Gb, A, Db, F. It is a minor triad with an added major 7th, giving it a dark and complex character with strong tension, often used in jazz and minor key progressions. Formula: R-m3-P5-M7 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-5-7.
Notes
G♭ Minor Major 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | Gb – A – Db – F |
| 1st Inversion | A – Db – F – Gb |
| 2nd Inversion | Db – F – Gb – A |
| 3rd Inversion | Gb – A – Db – F |
Key Signature
The key of Gb Minor Major 7th (enharmonically equivalent to F# Minor Major 7th) has 3 sharps.
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♯
Mnemonic: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle
Chords in the Key of Gb Minor
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the Gb minor scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
i — G♭ Minor (minor)
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-P5-M7
Intervals: P1-m3-P5-M7
The G♭ Minor Major 7th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-P5-M7 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-P5-M7 show the distance between each note in the chord.
G♭ Minor Major 7th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Gb Minor Major 7th chord?
GbmMaj7 contains: Gb, Bbb, Db, F. Minor triad with major seventh. Enharmonic of F#mMaj7.
How does GbmMaj7 differ from Gbm7?
GbmMaj7 has F (major seventh), Gbm7 has Fb (minor seventh).
How is GbmMaj7 used in music?
Harmonic minor i chord. F#mMaj7 is more commonly written.
What songs use Minor Major 7th?
James Bond, My Funny Valentine.
Why does it sound tense?
Minor third and major seventh create dissonance.
How does GbmMaj7 differ from Gbmaj7?
GbmMaj7 has minor third (Bbb). Gbmaj7 has major third (Bb).
Practice Tips
- GbmMaj7 and F#mMaj7 are enharmonic.
- Play Gbm then add F — dramatic tension.
- Descending chromatic line.
- Harmonic minor i chord.
- Compare with Gbm7.
- Translate to F#mMaj7 for easier reading.
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