GB MINOR MAJOR SEVENTH - PIANO

Gb Minor Major Seventh chord diagram for Piano - Bass position 999

Chord composition

I ♭III V VII
Root Minor third Perfect fifth Major seventh
F# A C# F

ALL ABOUT THE GB MINOR MAJOR SEVENTH CHORD

Chord Composition

The Gb Minor Major Seventh chord is composed of 4 notes :

  • F# (Root)
  • A (Minor third)
  • C# (Perfect fifth)
  • F (Major seventh)

These notes form a minor major seventh chord, offering a mysterious and cinematic color.

How to play Gb Minor Major Seventh on piano

The mmaj7 chord combines a minor triad with a major seventh, creating a unique and intriguing sonority.

  • Distinctive sound: mix of melancholy (minor third) and brightness (major seventh)
  • Cinematic usage: heavily used in soundtracks to create suspense
  • Harmonic minor jazz: i degree chord in harmonic minor

This rare but powerful chord creates a tense and mysterious atmosphere, perfect for dramatic passages.

Common uses of Gb Minor Major Seventh

The mmaj7 chord has specific uses:

  • Harmonic minor: i degree chord (imaj7) in this mode
  • Film music: creates tension and mystery
  • Modern jazz: sophisticated color in reharmonizations

Styles

Jazz: used in harmonic and melodic minor.

Film music: mysterious and tense atmosphere.

Bossa nova: minor passages with this unique color.