The G♭ Minor Major 7th chord is a four-note chord made up of G♭, B♭♭, D♭, and F. It is built from a root, minor third, perfect fifth, and major seventh.
Construction
G♭ Minor Major 7th = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 7th = G♭ · B♭♭ · D♭ · F
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G♭ | Root | 1 |
| B♭♭ | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| D♭ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| F | Major 7th | 7 |
G♭ Minor Major 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | G♭ – B♭♭ – D♭ – F |
| 1st Inversion | B♭♭ – D♭ – F – G♭ |
| 2nd Inversion | D♭ – F – G♭ – B♭♭ |
| 3rd Inversion | F – G♭ – B♭♭ – D♭ |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the G♭ Minor Major 7th 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♯
Mnemonic: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle
Chords in the Key of G♭ Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of the G♭ minor scale:
G♭ Minor Major 7th — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the G♭ Minor Major 7th chord on piano?
The G♭ Minor Major 7th chord contains the notes G♭ – B♭♭ – D♭ – F. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
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).