G-flat

F-sharp's other name

G-flat is a musical note one half step below G.

In equal temperament tuning, G-flat is enharmonically equivalent to F-sharp—the same pitch spelled differently depending on the key or context.

G-flat major, with six flats in its key signature, is among the more remote keys: The nocturne is written in G-flat major.

pitch

F-sharp

Note between F and G

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  • flat notes
  • musical notesA, B, C, D, E
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G-flatG

Seventh English letter

C · A · D · E · F

accidental type

G-flatG-sharp

Pitch between G and A

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