Accessible Page: How to Play a Gb9b5 Chord on Guitar – Easy Gb Dominant Ninth Flat five Guitar Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the low E, D and high E 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
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Gb 9b5 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Gb 9b5 chord. This fascinating chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family and is composed of the notes Gb, Bb, Dbb, Fb, and Ab. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, b5, b7, and 9.

The complete names of these music intervals are: Root, Major Third, Diminished Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Major Ninth. Understanding these intervals is key to mastering the Gb 9b5 chord. If you need a refresher on these, check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals.

The Gb 9b5 chord is a more advanced chord, so if you're new to guitar, you might find it a bit challenging. However, with practice and understanding, you can add this chord to your repertoire. For more advanced chords, visit our tutorial about intermediate guitar chords.

Throughout this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the Gb 9b5 chord. This will help you visualize and understand how the chord is built. For more on how chords are constructed, visit our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

As part of the Dominant Chords family, the Gb 9b5 chord often appears in jazz and blues music. To see how this chord can fit into a progression, check out our tutorial on jazz chord progressions.

Mastering the Gb 9b5 chord will not only enhance your chord vocabulary but also improve your overall guitar skills. So, let's dive in and start learning about this intriguing chord.

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