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Chord Shapes
There are 6 positions for this chord:
Position 1
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the B string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 2 of the high E string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
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Position 2
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the B string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the G string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
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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 string
- 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
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
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Position 4
Fingers Positions
- Mute the A string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the low E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the G string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 5
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 6
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D string
- 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, B and high E strings at the same time
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
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Gb 9 Description
Welcome to our tutorial on the Gb 9 chord, a member of the dominant chord family. This chord, rich in harmonic complexity, is composed of the notes Gb, Bb, Db, Fb, and Ab. The intervals that build this chord are the 1, 3, 5, b7, and 9, which in complete musical terms are the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Major Ninth respectively.
The Gb 9 chord is a staple in various genres of music, particularly in jazz due to its rich, expressive sound. If you're interested in exploring more chords that are often found in jazz, you may find our tutorial on jazz chord progressions helpful.
Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is crucial to mastering it. Our tutorial about fretboard intervals can help you grasp this fundamental aspect of chord construction. Similarly, our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals will also be an invaluable resource as you learn to play the Gb 9 chord.
As a dominant chord, the Gb 9 shares characteristics with other chords in its family. To get a broader understanding of dominant chords and how they function in music, be sure to check out our tutorial on dominant guitar chords.
Remember, learning guitar chords is not just about memorizing shapes and positions, but also about understanding the underlying musical theory. We hope this tutorial will not only help you master the Gb 9 chord, but also deepen your overall understanding of guitar music. Happy playing!
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