Guitar chord Gbaug - diagrams and theory
Welcome to our tutorial on the Gb aug chord. This chord belongs to the Augmented Chords family and is composed of the notes Gb, Bb, and D. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, and #5, also known as the Root, Major Third, and Augmented Fifth.
Understanding the structure of this chord is essential to mastering its sound and application in your music. If you're not familiar with music intervals and how they build chords, we recommend checking out this tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.
The Gb aug chord, like all augmented chords, has a unique, rich sound that can add depth and complexity to your music. If you're looking for a way to expand your chord vocabulary beyond the basic major and minor chords, the Gb aug is a great chord to learn.
Throughout this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the Gb aug chord. If you're unsure about how to read these diagrams or denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it, you might find this tutorial on chord notation helpful.
Learning to play the Gb aug chord might be a challenge if you're new to augmented chords, but with practice, you'll be able to incorporate this chord into your playing with ease. So, let's dive into the world of augmented chords and explore the unique sound of the Gb aug chord!
Notes that compose the Gb aug chord:
GbBbD
Chord structure of the Augmented Fifth chord:
Fingerings for the Gb Augmented Fifth guitar chord
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Position 1
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Position 2
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Position 3
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C aug | D aug | E aug | F aug | G aug | A aug | B aug | C#aug | D#aug | F#aug | G#aug | A#aug | Abaug | Bbaug | Dbaug | Ebaug | Gbaug
Fretboard map of Gb aug chord tones
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. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!