Gb7(#11) Chord on Guitar: How To Play the Gb Dominant Seventh Sharp Eleventh Added chord

Welcome to our tutorial on the Gb 7(#11) chord, a member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes Gb, Bb, Db, Fb, and C. To construct this chord, we use the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, and #11, which in full are the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Augmented Fourth, respectively.

The Gb 7(#11) chord can be a bit complex for beginners, but it's a staple in more advanced pieces, especially within jazz chord progressions. If you're unfamiliar with these intervals and the way they stack to form chords, we recommend checking out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

Understanding the fretboard intervals is also crucial in mastering the Gb 7(#11) chord. We have a detailed tutorial on fretboard intervals that can help you get a better grasp of this concept. Additionally, our tutorial on chord notation can be a valuable resource in understanding how chords are denoted based on the intervals that compose them.

As a dominant chord, the Gb 7(#11) finds its roots in the dominant (7) guitar chords. If you're interested in exploring more about this family of chords, we have a comprehensive tutorial that covers them in depth.

Learning the Gb 7(#11) chord can open up a new world of musical possibilities for you. So, grab your guitar and let's dive into the intricacies of this fascinating chord!