Gb7(#5) Guitar Chords Explained | Gb Dominant Seventh Sharp Fifth
Welcome to our tutorial on the Gb 7(#5) chord, an intriguing member of the Augmented Chords family. This chord is built using the notes Gb, Bb, D, and Fb, and is constructed using the intervals 1, 3, #5, and b7. These intervals are also known as the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, and Minor Seventh, respectively.
The Gb 7(#5) chord is a rich, complex chord that can add a unique flavor to your guitar playing. This chord is often used in genres such as jazz and progressive rock, and can be a great way to add some variety to your chord progressions. If you're interested in learning more about chord progressions, you might find our tutorial on common chord progressions helpful.
Understanding the theory behind the construction of chords like the Gb 7(#5) can be incredibly beneficial for your development as a guitarist. If you're interested in diving deeper into this topic, we recommend checking out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.
Given the complexity of the Gb 7(#5) chord, it's important to have a solid understanding of fretboard intervals. Our tutorial on fretboard intervals can be a great resource in this regard. Additionally, our tutorial on chord notation can help you understand how chords are denoted based on the intervals that compose them.
Finally, if you're ready to explore more advanced chords, our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords is a great next step. And for those interested in jazz, our tutorial on jazz chord progressions is a must-read.
Remember, the key to mastering chords like the Gb 7(#5) is practice. So grab your guitar, and let's get started!
Gb 7(#5) chord Notes:
GbBbDFb
Chord structure of the Dominant Seventh Sharp Fifth chord:
Gb Dominant Seventh Sharp Fifth Guitar Chord Diagrams
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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
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Position 2
BarreMovable
Position 3
BarreMovable
You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 7(#5) | D 7(#5) | E 7(#5) | F 7(#5) | G 7(#5) | A 7(#5) | B 7(#5) | C#7(#5) | D#7(#5) | F#7(#5) | G#7(#5) | A#7(#5) | Ab7(#5) | Bb7(#5) | Db7(#5) | Eb7(#5) | Gb7(#5)
Chord tones in the Gb 7(#5) chord
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below.