How to Play Gb13(#11) Chord on Guitar | Gb Dominant Thirteen Sharp Eleventh
Welcome to our tutorial on the Gb 13(#11) chord. This chord belongs to the family of Dominant Chords, which are known for their unique sound and are commonly used in various music genres. The Gb 13(#11) is composed of the following notes: Gb, Bb, Db, Fb, Ab, C, and Eb. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, 5, b7, 9, #11, and 13.
Understanding the dominant (7) guitar chords can be helpful in learning the Gb 13(#11) chord. This chord, like other dominant chords, has a major third (3) and a minor seventh (b7). However, it also includes a major second (9), an augmented fourth (#11), and a major thirteenth (13), making it a more complex and interesting chord to play.
To fully comprehend how this chord is built, it's beneficial to have a good understanding of fretboard intervals and how to build chords by stacking intervals. This knowledge will not only help you with the Gb 13(#11) chord but also with many other chords and their variations.
In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the Gb 13(#11) chord. These visual aids will make it easier for you to learn and play this chord correctly. If you encounter a chord shape that you're not sure how to name, our interactive chord shape analyzer can be a helpful tool.
So, whether you're an intermediate player looking to expand your chord vocabulary or an advanced player interested in jazz chord progressions, learning the Gb 13(#11) chord will be a valuable addition to your musical repertoire. Let's dive in!
Notes in the Gb 13(#11) chord:
How the Dominant Thirteen Sharp Eleventh chord is built:
Guitar Patterns for the Gb Dominant Thirteen Sharp Eleventh chord
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What is a Gb13(#11) chord on guitar?
The Gb13(#11) is a complex dominant chord built on Gb. It's composed of seven distinct notes: Gb, Bb, Db, Fb, Ab, C, and Eb. It is characterized by its specific intervals: the root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major ninth, augmented eleventh, and major thirteenth.
Why is the Gb13(#11) considered a complex chord?
This chord is considered complex because, in addition to the foundational major third and minor seventh found in basic dominant chords, it includes three advanced extensions: a major ninth (9), an augmented eleventh (#11), and a major thirteenth (13). These added intervals create its rich and intricate sound.
What notes make up the Gb13(#11) chord?
The Gb13(#11) chord is comprised of the following notes: Gb (root), Bb (major third), Db (perfect fifth), Fb (minor seventh), Ab (major ninth), C (augmented eleventh), and Eb (major thirteenth).
How does the Gb13(#11) chord relate to other dominant chords?
The Gb13(#11) belongs to the family of dominant chords, meaning it shares the characteristic major third and minor seventh intervals. What distinguishes it from simpler dominant chords (like a Gb7) are its additional extensions: the 9th, #11th, and 13th, which expand its harmonic possibilities.
What do the numbers and symbols in Gb13(#11) specifically mean?
In Gb13(#11), 'Gb' indicates the root note. '13' signifies that the chord contains intervals up to the 13th (root, 3rd, 5th, b7th, 9th, 11th, and 13th). The '(#11)' specifically denotes that the 11th interval is augmented, meaning it is raised by a half-step from a natural 11th.