Gb Dominant Thirteen Sharp Ninth (Gb13(#9)) chords on guitar
Welcome to our tutorial on the Gb 13(#9) chord, a complex and intriguing member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes Gb, Bb, Db, Fb, A, Cb, and Eb, and is built from the following intervals: 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), #9 (Augmented Ninth), 11 (Perfect Eleventh), and 13 (Major Thirteenth).
The Gb 13(#9) chord is a rich and layered sound, often found in more advanced compositions and is a staple in genres such as Jazz and Blues. It's not a chord for the faint-hearted, but with practice and understanding, you can master its unique tonal qualities.
If you're new to the concept of dominant chords, we recommend you first check out our comprehensive tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords. This will provide a strong foundation for understanding the Gb 13(#9) chord.
Understanding how chords are built by stacking intervals is crucial to mastering the Gb 13(#9) chord. Our guitar music theory tutorial is a fantastic resource for learning this important concept.
Our tutorial will also include chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the Gb 13(#9) chord. If you're unfamiliar with how to read these, our tutorial on chord notation can help you get up to speed.
Ready to dive into the world of the Gb 13(#9) chord? Let's get started!
Notes that compose the Gb 13(#9) chord:
GbBbDbFbACbEb
Tones in the Dominant Thirteen Sharp Ninth chord:
Guitar Patterns for the Gb Dominant Thirteen Sharp Ninth chord
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 13(#9) | D 13(#9) | E 13(#9) | F 13(#9) | G 13(#9) | A 13(#9) | B 13(#9) | C#13(#9) | D#13(#9) | F#13(#9) | G#13(#9) | A#13(#9) | Ab13(#9) | Bb13(#9) | Db13(#9) | Eb13(#9) | Gb13(#9)
Fretboard map of Gb 13(#9) chord tones
Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.