Guitar chord Gb13(b9) - diagrams and theory
Welcome to our tutorial on the Gb 13(b9) chord, a rich and complex chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. This chord is made up of the notes Gb, Bb, Db, Fb, Abb, Cb, and Eb, and is built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, b9, 11, and 13.
Understanding how this chord is constructed requires knowledge of fretboard intervals and an understanding of how chords are built by stacking intervals. If you're not familiar with these concepts, you may want to check out our guitar music theory tutorial.
The Gb 13(b9) chord is a bit more advanced than the chords typically learned by beginners. If you're just starting out, you might find our intermediate guitar chords tutorial helpful before diving into this one.
As you learn how to play the Gb 13(b9) chord, you'll find that it's a commonly used chord in jazz chord progressions. This is because of its rich, complex sound that adds depth and interest to a piece of music.
Once you've got the hang of the Gb 13(b9) chord, you might want to experiment with chord inversion to create new shapes and sounds with this chord.
Finally, if you're ever unsure about how to name a chord based on its shape, our guitar chords reverse namer is a handy tool to have in your toolbox.
Ready to dive in? Let's get started learning the Gb 13(b9) chord!
Notes that compose the Gb 13(b9) chord:
GbBbDbFbAbbCbEb
Chord Formula:
Gb13(b9) Guitar Chord Fingers Positions
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C 13(b9) | D 13(b9) | E 13(b9) | F 13(b9) | G 13(b9) | A 13(b9) | B 13(b9) | C#13(b9) | D#13(b9) | F#13(b9) | G#13(b9) | A#13(b9) | Ab13(b9) | Bb13(b9) | Db13(b9) | Eb13(b9) | Gb13(b9)
Complete Fretboard Map of Gb 13(b9) 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!