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!