Gb maj9 Guitar Chord | Play, Hear and Practice Interactively

Gbmaj9 is the Gb major ninth chord: root Gb, major third Bb, fifth Db, major seventh F and ninth Ab. The ninth (Ab) is the same note as the second of the scale, one octave higher.

All of its notes fall inside the Gb major scale, which makes that scale the first choice for melodies over the chord. The page lists three voicings of Gbmaj9, two of them barre shapes. Its twin, F# major ninth chord, spells the same chord F#, A#, C#, E# and G#.

Strum the chord in front of your microphone and the player at the top shows which strings sound and which are muted.

Gb major 9th guitar chord is also written as Gbmaj9, GbM9, GbΔ9 or Gbma9.

Notes that compose the Gb maj9 chord:

Gb Bb Db F Ab

Chord formula for the Major Ninth chord:

Formula: 1 3 5 7 9

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Gb Maj9 Guitar Chord Diagrams

Position 1 Barre Movable

Finger Positions

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

Position 2 Barre Movable

Finger Positions

Mute the low E string
Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D, G, B and high E strings at the same time
Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the A string

Position 3 Movable

Finger 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 B string
Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the G string

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FAQ

Which notes does Gbmaj9 contain?

Gb, Bb, Db, F and Ab. The F is the major seventh, a semitone short of the root Gb, and Ab is the ninth.

Is Gbmaj9 the same chord as F#maj9?

Yes, F#maj9 is the sharp-side name for the same pitches, spelled F#, A#, C#, E# and G#. The right choice between them depends on the key in use.

How many voicings of Gb major ninth exist on guitar?

Three voicings are available, two of them with a barre and none using open strings. They lie between fret 1 and fret 10.

What is the ninth in Gbmaj9, and where does it come from?

The ninth is Ab, the second note of the Gb major scale placed an octave higher. It lies a whole step higher than the root.