Sevenths · F# root / G♭
F#ø7 / G♭ø7
Also called min7♭5. The ii° in minor key ii-V-I progressions.
Notes in F#ø7
F# / Gb appears frequently in jazz ballads and neo-soul. A half-step above the common keys.
Identify the Chord Quality on F#
Each chord below is played on F#. Listen and identify whether you heard F#ø7, F#m, F#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Half Diminished in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in F#
Related Sevenths
About the F#ø7 Chord
The F#ø7 chord is a half diminished chord built on F# (also written G♭ø7). It contains the notes F#, A, C, E — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
Also called min7♭5. The ii° in minor key ii-V-I progressions. Practising the F#ø7 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.