Accessible Page: Gb Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Added Guitar Chord Fingering

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the low E, D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Gb 7(b9) Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Gb 7(b9) chord. This chord, which is part of the Dominant Chords family, is composed of the notes Gb, Bb, Db, Fb, and Abb. The intervals that build this chord are the Root (1), Major Third (3), Perfect Fifth (5), Minor Seventh (b7), and Minor Ninth (b9).

The Gb 7(b9) chord is a rich and complex sound that can add depth to your playing. It's a chord that requires a bit of understanding about the construction of chords by stacking intervals and the fretboard intervals. These tutorials will provide you with a solid foundation in these areas.

We will be providing you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to show you the tones that make up the Gb 7(b9) chord. You can also refer to our tutorial on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them for additional insights.

As a chord from the dominant (7) guitar chords family, the Gb 7(b9) chord is often used in various genres of music, including jazz and blues. You may find it in some jazz chord progressions, which frequently use maj7, m7, and 7 chord types.

Mastering the Gb 7(b9) chord will take your guitar playing to the next level. It's more than just a beginner's chord, and you'll find it in many intermediate guitar chord tutorials. So, let's dive in and start learning!

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